Suzuki DL800 DE V-Strom - Yellow

Suzuki DL800 DE V-Strom - Champion Yellow No.2 (YU1)

• Middleweight master of adventure from Suzuki
• Euro 5 emissions compliant
• Anti-lock braking system
• 776cc, 270° crank, four-stroke engine
• 83.17hp at 8,500rpm
• 57.52lb.ft at 6,800rpm
• Exciting power delivery
• Innovative Suzuki Cross Balancer
• Compact, lightweight chassis
• Agile handling and straight line stability
• Ride-by-wire throttle
• Bi-directional quickshifter
• Vertically stacked hexagonal LED headlights
• LED rear lighting and indicators
• Multi-functional 5” TFT dashboard display
• USB charging port
• Three rider power modes (SDMS)
• Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS)
• Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS)
• Switchable rear wheel ABS
• G (Gravel) Mode
• Dual axially mounted Nissin front brake calipers
• Single piston Nissin rear caliper
• Showa adjustable inverted front forks
• Showa adjustable monoshock suspension
• 21" front wheel
• 17" rear wheel
• Dunlop Trailmax MixTour tyres
• 230kg kerb weight
• 20 litre capacity fuel tank
• 855mm seat height
• Available in three colours

The new Suzuki DL800 DE V-Strom embodies the spirit of adventure motorcycling, providing you with all the essential features so that you can truly journey without limitations. Featuring an all new parallel twin engine configuration, bi-directional quickshifter, switchable ABS and more, there is nowhere that the new Suzuki V-Strom 800 isn't willing to go at a moment's notice.

Suzuki have built their all-new V-Strom around a brand-new parallel twin engine, which boasts some impressive performance figures and innovative new technology to help you get the most from your new Suzuki DL800DE, whether on the road or off it. This brand-new engine features a 270° crank configuration to guarantee a strong torque delivery that is accompanied by a DOHC design and four valves per cylinder for a clean, free-revving nature all the way to the top end.

As part of this innovative new power plant, Suzuki have included the Suzuki Cross Balancer. This is a first amongst production motorcycles and is included here to supress engine vibration to help contribute to a smoother engine operation and reduce the weight of the engine. This carefully considered inclusion helps to counteract any unnecessary engine vibration for a smoother, more enjoyable riding experience.

The all-new chassis delivers reassuring straight-line stability when riding at motorway speeds, even when carrying a passenger and when the bike is fitted with the genuine-accessory luggage, loaded with gear. The compact front-to-rear dimensions of the slim new parallel twin engine contributes to achieving optimum weight distribution, riding position, and the ability to move the rider’s hip point forward. This makes it easier for the rider to use their body weight to ably negotiate tight corners, or to place more weight on the front wheel when standing on the footpegs to explore rougher trails.

The bright LED lights sit in hexagonal housings for a unique, recognisable look and are topped with an additional LED position light. Rather than opt for a reflector or projector type headlights, the new Suzuki DL800DE uses mono-focus type headlights that shine straight through the outer lens for clearer illumination from your headlights. These LED headlights help keep the new, narrow profile of the Suzuki V-Strom 800 and are accompanied by LED rear lighting and LED indicators too.

Controlling your new Suzuki V-Strom DE is made easier thanks to the inclusion of the Suzuki Clutch Assist System; this system works as an assist clutch to make the clutch lever easier to pull while transmitting power, reducing the fatigue felt by the rider when travelling over longer distances. The SCAS also works as a slipper clutch when downshifting, offering a certain degree of clutch slip and making it easier to downshift when riding.

Suzuki’s Drive Mode Selector (SDMS) features three different riding modes to help tailor the machine to suit the rider or the riding conditions. These riding modes are distinguished by the letters A, B and C, which stand for ‘Active’, ‘Basic’ and ‘Comfort’. ‘Active’ provides the most direct throttle response for exciting acceleration on good weather days, while ‘Comfort’ offers a softer throttle response and gentler torque delivery, perfect for wet weather days or a more relaxed riding style.

The Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS) features three different traction control modes to let you tailor your new Suzuki to meet your needs. The STCS uses inputs from the throttle position sensor, crank position sensor, gear position sensor, front wheel speed sensor and rear wheel speed sensor. All these sensors feed back to the DL800DE’s electronic brain and makes adjustments accordingly when an imminent loss of traction is detected, helping keep you safer on the road and a blessing in wet weather conditions.

The Suzuki DL800 DE features two electronic modes that are perfect for enhancing your off road riding. The V-Strom DE allows the rider to turn off the ABS at the rear of the bike, which offers improved control on gravel and other unpaved surfaces. In addition to the three traction control modes as part of the Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS), the V-Strom 800 DE features Gravel Mode, a setting which retards ignition timing and allows a limited amount of slip when riding on unpaved surfaces, allowing you to better negotiate gravel and dirt roads.

A new ride-by-wire electronic throttle system allows for a greater connection between the rider and the bike for a more direct throttle response. This system works by using a series of sensors to communicate with the throttle valves, offering a lighter and faster throttle response with a natural, familiar feel. The inclusion of the ride-by-wire throttle has also made it possible for Suzuki to include a bi-directional quickshifter on the new V-Strom 800, which allows the rider to shift up and down the gearbox without the use of the clutch lever. The quickshifter’s electronic sensors automatically interrupt power delivery for a fraction of a second, allowing the gear cogs to unload and the rider to upshift, all in one seamless transaction.

With dual axially mounted Nissin front calipers and Nissin single pistion rear caliper, stopping certainly isn’t an issue on the new Suzuki DL800 DE. Changes in weight transfer and positioning are expertly handled through the Showa inverted front forks, cushioning the ride and helping you tackle the tricky terrain that you may encounter on your off-road adventures. You'll also find Showa monoshock rear suspension which can be adjusted by hand via a dial for fast, on-the-go adjustments when carrying a pillion passenger or luggage. Mounted to the aluminium spoked wheels are Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour tyres, which feature a semi-block tread pattern and custom-designed internal structure that deliver the solid traction and performance you want when exploring open trails.

A new full colour TFT dashboard display helps highlight everything that you could need to know about your new Suzuki DL800 DE while riding. Speed to gear position, fuel gauge to rider modes, the new 5” TFT dash shows it all and features manual or automatic switching settings, with white for daytime riding and black for night riding to maximise visibility at any time of day. Located behind the dashboard display is a USB charging port, perfect for keeping your phone charged when navigating or for powering your GPS satellite navigation system.

With three years Suzuki warranty and a host of Suzuki genuine accessories to help make the bike your own, there has never been a better time to upgrade to a new Suzuki.