Suzuki V-strom 800 vs Suzuki V-strom 800de
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 800 vs Suzuki V-strom 800de. Suzuki V-strom 800: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki V-strom 800de: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki V-strom 800
Suzuki V-strom 800de
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
83 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
228 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
~200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki has not officially published a figure)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L, real-world estimate)
5.0–5.8 L/100km (approximately 17–20 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 800
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant do-everything middleweight that rarely disappoints serious riders."
Pros
+Punchy, tractable parallel-twin
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Stock luggage costs extra
−Resale rarely drops cheap
−Wind protection merely adequate
Suzuki V-strom 800de
8.2/10
"The sweet-spot adventure bike that bigger rivals simply cannot match."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful parallel twin
+Lightweight for segment
+Capable off-road ability
Cons
−Chain wears faster than expected
−Wind protection genuinely poor
−Fuel range slightly disappointing
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