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New Suzuki V-Strom 800
And so we also have a new V-Strom from Suzuki too!

But its a not a V-engine, its a 776 ccm paralell twin. And its made to be more suited for uneven ground with a 21’ front wheel and a 17’ rear. Claimed power is 83 HO and wet weight is said to be 230 kilos. Gas tank is 20 liters and claimed range almost + 450 kms.

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocia...de-2023-review

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I like it. An honest effort to compete with the T7 (may not be quite as capable, but close enough for most people's skill level).

The change from a V to an L2 may get some fanboys mad, but I owned a Gladius (loved the engine) and then rented a V-Strom 650 for a week on holiday - the engine was perfectly capable but not remarkable in sound or performance. I don't think anyone will be realistically able to tell the difference with an L2 hidden deep in there.
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Seems like a great overlanding bike. I like that the tanks is big enough! Stock suspension also seems very good. Might be a great two up bike?
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Pity it's tubed tyres. One of the main reasons for buying the KTM 790 was the tubeless tyres.
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Pity it's tubed tyres.
On suzuki website, it's written :

Pneu avant (front tyre) : 90/90-21M/C 54H tubeless
Pneu arrière (rear tyre) : 150/70R17M/C 69H tubeless

https://moto.suzuki.fr/gamme/trails/v-strom-800de/
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As they say in the writeup, it's a segment that's popular and becoming crowded. That'll make it difficult for any new entrant to make a mark unless it brings something really unique, and I don't see anything particularly unique here. A bit heavy, with the sector-standard power output. 20L of fuel carried high above the tank, vast amounts of electronic bells and whistles, lots of fragile bodywork and a low-slung exhaust. If I was looking for a bike to ride long distances through the middle of nowhere I'd buy the T7, but I'm sure the Suzuki will exude adventure cred outside the local café alongside the row of GS's.
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