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Returning 2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Announced

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles SV650 ABS
2024 Suzuki Motorcycles SV650 ABS

Following Suzuki’s announcements earlier this month of the all-new 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ crossover sport-tourer and the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R, the fully-faired and just slightly younger sibling of the GSX-8S, the company has announced more returning 2024 Suzuki motorcycles. Included in the announcement are the returning V-Strom 800DE and 800DE Adventure, SV650 ABS naked bike, GSX-250R ABS sportbike, and Boulevard C50 and M109R cruisers.  

See all of Rider’s Suzuki coverage here. 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles: Adventure 

2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and 800DE Adventure 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles V-Strom 800DE Pearl Tech White
2024 Suzuki Motorcycles V-Strom 800DE in new Pearl Tech White

At the beginning of October, Suzuki announced two new V-Strom 800 models with a more street-oriented focus: the V-Strom 800 and 800 Touring. Returning for 2024, the off-road-ready V-Strom 800DE and 800DE Adventure are powered by the same 776cc parallel-Twin with a 270-degree firing order and Suzuki’s exclusive Cross Balancer system for smooth operation. 

Related: 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | First Ride Review 

The V-Strom 800DE has a chassis with the most ground clearance and longest suspension travel of any V-Strom, and its suspension is fully adjustable. The 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels are shod with the latest Dunlop ADV tires (tubes required). The V-Strom 800DE Adventure comes equipped with quick-release black-anodized aluminum 37-liter side cases, a sturdy accessory bar, and a skid pan to further extend riding adventures. 

The Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) includes traction control with a trail-oriented Gravel mode plus rider-adjustable ABS with two levels of sensitivity and the ability to switch off the rear wheel ABS when riding off-road. 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles V-Strom 800DE Champion Yellow #2
2024 Suzuki Motorcycles V-Strom 800DE in Champion Yellow #2

Other features include a bidirectional quickshifter, a full-color TFT instrument panel, and mono-focus LED headlights vertically stacked with a position light below a height-adjustable windscreen. 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles V-Strom 800DE Adventure
2024 Suzuki Motorcycles V-Strom 800DE Adventure

The 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is available in either Champion Yellow #2 or new Pearl Tech White starting at $11,599. The V-Strom 800DE Adventure comes in new Metallic Matte Steel Green starting at $13,049. 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles: Street 

2024 Suzuki SV650 ABS 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles SV650 ABS
2024 Suzuki Motorcycles SV650 ABS

The middleweight Suzuki SV650 has a liquid-cooled 645cc 90-degree V-Twin with DOHC. Suzuki’s Low RPM Assist feature adjusts engine speed during takeoff and low-speed operation for smoother power delivery and to help reduce the chance of a rider stalling the motorcycle on difficult starts. 

Related: Suzuki SV650 | First Ride Review 

The trellis-style frame is constructed of high-strength steel tubes, contributing to the motorcycle’s low weight and trim chassis, and braking is provided by a pair of Tokico 4-piston front calipers grasping 290mm stainless-steel discs. ABS is standard.   

The 2024 Suzuki SV650 ABS has Glass Sparkle Black bodywork, a gold frame, and matching gold cast-aluminum wheels, and pricing starts at $7,949. 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles: Sportbike 

2024 Suzuki GSX250R ABS 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles GSX250R ABS
2024 Suzuki Motorcycles GSX250R ABS

The fully-faired GSX250R ABS returns with a liquid-cooled 248cc parallel-Twin and offers stellar gas mileage, with a claimed fuel economy of 73.6 mpg. The GSX250R ABS’s slim fuel tank helps riders easily plant their feet on the ground when stopped. It features Nissin petal-style brake rotors with ABS, KYB suspension components, and 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels. The bike has a reverse-lit LCD instrument panel and a bright halogen headlight. The position lamps and taillight use surface-emitting LEDs. 

The 2024 Suzuki GSX250R ABS comes in the two-tone Metallic Diamond Red and Pearl Nebular Black paint scheme starting at $5,099. 

Related: Small Bikes Rule! Honda CRF250L Rally, Suzuki GSX250R and Yamaha TW200 Reviews 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles: Cruisers 

2024 Suzuki Boulevard C50 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Boulevard C50
2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Boulevard C50

The 2024 Suzuki Boulevard C50 gives its own style to traditional cruisers, featuring a kicked-out front fork, valance-style fenders hovering over 16-inch front and 15-inch rear tires, each mounted on spoke-style chrome wheels, and staggered, chromed dual exhausts. The C50’s liquid-cooled 50ci (805cc) 45-degree V-Twin is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. A hidden, link-style rear shock smooths the ride while giving the bike an old-school, hardtail look, and the bike has wide, buckhorn-style handlebars, forward-mount floorboards, a 27.6-inch seat height. 

The 2024 Suzuki Boulevard C50 comes in Candy Daring Red starting at $9,199. 

2024 Suzuki Boulevard M109R 

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Boulevard M109R
2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Boulevard M109R

The Boulevard M109R’s liquid-cooled 109ci (1,783cc) 45-degree V-Twin is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and shaft final drive, all wrapped with aggressive styling cues like slash-cut mufflers, drag-style handlebars, a supplied solo seat cowl, a 240mm wide rear tire, and a distinctively shaped headlight nacelle that is uniquely Suzuki.  

Like the brakes from a GSX-R1000R, the M109R’s radial-mounted, dual-front brake calipers deliver ample stopping performance, and suspension comes from a large-diameter inverted fork and a link-style rear shock. 

The 2024 Suzuki Boulevard M109R comes in Glass Sparkle Black starting at $15,699. 

For more information, visit the Suzuki website

Check out more new bikes in Rider‘s 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide 

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2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | Video Review

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Getting dirty on the new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE.

We review the all-new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, an off-road-ready middleweight adventure bike that slots in between the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1050. Until the 800 came along, V-Stroms have had V-Twin engines (hence the “V-” in the name, but Suzuki now says it stands for “Versatile).

The V-Strom 800DE is powered by a new 776cc parallel-Twin that makes a claimed 83 hp at 8,500 rpm and 57.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 rpm. The same engine is also found in the new 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S naked bike.

It also features a 21-inch front wheel, spoked wheels (tubes are required), 8.7 inches of front/rear suspension travel, and 8.75 inches of ground clearance. The Suzuki Intelligent Ride System includes the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector with three throttle maps, traction control with three on-road settings and a “G” (gravel) off-road setting, ABS with multiple modes (it can also be turned off at the rear), and a quickshifter.

We traveled to Sardinia, Italy, for two days of on-road and off-road testing. Watch the video to see the V-Strom 800DE in action and get our impressions. You can also read our First Ride Review.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Specs 

  • Base Price: $11,349 
  • Website: SuzukiCycles.com 
  • Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles 
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. 
  • Displacement: 776cc 
  • Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 70mm 
  • Horsepower: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Torque: 57.5 lb-ft @ 6,800 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch 
  • Final Drive: Chain 
  • Wheelbase: 61.8 in. 
  • Rake/Trail: 28.0 degrees/4.5 in. 
  • Seat Height: 33.7 in. 
  • Wet Weight: 507 lb 
  • Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal. 
  • Fuel Consumption: 53.4 mpg (factory claim)

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2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | First Ride Review

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
The all-new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is powered by a 778cc parallel-Twin and features a 21-inch front wheel and generous suspension travel and ground clearance. (Photos courtesy Suzuki)

The new Suzuki V-Strom 800DE casts aside the model’s V-twin engine heritage, replacing it with an all-new 776cc parallel-Twin. The new bike’s styling, however, emphasizes Suzuki’s adventure bike lineage by drawing from its late ’80s Paris-Dakar-inspired DR 750S Big. Hats off to Suzuki for nailing the aesthetics, but does the bike’s performance match its adventurous good looks? 

Having spent two days riding the new V-Strom in both on- and off-road environments, it’s easy to shrug off the fact that the engine architecture strays from the model’s namesake because the new parallel-Twin is the business. It has a 270-degree crank, which gives it power characteristics similar to the 90-degree V-Twins in the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1050. Claimed output is 83 hp at 8,500 rpm and 57.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 rpm. 

Related: 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050DE | First Look Review

When a twist of the throttle requests more power, the engine responds with a torquey forward rush, and the Suzuki Cross Balancer system does a great job of quelling any excessive engine vibration. Also helping keep engine vibes to a minimum is the fact that revving the engine to redline is unnecessary due to all the fun available in the midrange.  

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is available in Champion Yellow No. 2 with gold rims (shown) or Glass Matte Mechanical Gray with yellow accents and black rims.

Engine snappiness is selected via the left handlebar-mounted switchgear with a choice of three throttle-response modes: “A” is most aggressive, “B” is less so, and “C” is the mildest (best for rainy conditions). In almost all on-road circumstances, I preferred the middle-ground B mode with its slightly smoother throttle application. In the dirt, it was a 50/50 toss-up between A and B modes. And this is where Suzuki’s traction control offerings get interesting.  

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE’s Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour 90/10 tires favor on-road handling over off-road grip.

There are three levels of on-road traction control intervention plus an off-road G (gravel) mode, or TC can be turned off. For an intermediate dirt rider such as myself, G mode made me feel more skilled than I am because it did the work of metering rear-wheel spin before things got out of control, providing a nice balance between hero-like drifting and forward thrust. With the most aggressive throttle setting (A) and TC in G mode, I could ride to my limit without fear of over-spinning the rear wheel. Or, to work on throttle control, I turned TC off, selected the milder B mode throttle setting, and practiced spinning the rear wheel without intervention.  

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
The G (gravel) traction control mode helps manage rear-wheel spin during off-road riding.

Another rider aid outfitted to the V-Strom 800DE is a bi-directional quickshifter – always a welcome feature in my book. I tested the system on two different test bikes to make sure what I was experiencing wasn’t an adjustment issue, and both bikes responded similarly. In essence, upshifting was akin to some sportbikes I’ve tested, wherein the faster you are accelerating and the higher the engine speed, the smoother the quickshifter functions. Not to say it was bad at lesser speeds, just not quite as smooth.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Despite the added gyroscopic effect of its 21-inch front wheel, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE’s handling felt neutral.

Downshifts, no matter what the situation, were a bit clunky. When standing up during off-road riding, the weight of my body hovering over the shift lever made the operation a bit easier. The quickshifter can also be turned off. 

Related: 2022 Motorcycle of the Year – Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+

The V-Strom’s claimed curb weight of 507 lb didn’t seem to correspond with how light the bike felt while riding it. The bike’s handling manners both on- and off-road were very nimble. Being the professional that I am, I threw myself into this test by falling over in a marbly, rutted downhill hairpin directly in front of the camera crew. Embarrassing, yes, but I learned that riding an adventure bike like the V-Strom 800DE in the outback is a little less scary knowing you can pick it up by yourself after a tip-over – something that can’t be said about many of the heavier open-class ADVs.   

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
T-Rod taking one for the team.

Helping the V-Strom navigate off-road obstacles is its 21-inch front wheel, an impressive 8.7 inches of front and rear suspension travel, and 8.75 inches of ground clearance. Spoked wheels are of the tubed variety, while the Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour 90/10 tires favor on-road handling over aggressive off-road riding. The Showa inverted fork and link-type shock are fully adjustable, allowing riders to fine tune the suspension to personal preference, and there’s a remote preload adjuster for the rear. 

The seating position has a natural feel with plenty of legroom and a short reach to the bars. Seat foam density is spot-on with absolutely no complaints after two days of riding. At 33.7 inches, the seat height isn’t as daunting as some other adventure bikes, especially considering the V-Strom’s suspension travel and ground clearance. While seated, the height of the wide, tapered handlebar was just right, but since I’m taller than average (5-foot-11), I was a little hunched over when standing up on the pegs. I’d prefer the handlebar to be a bit more elevated, but I suspect it would be a good fit for riders of average height. 

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE has nearly 9 inches of suspension travel and ground clearance.

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Braking performance of the dual 2-piston Nissin front calipers pinching 310mm discs was more than adequate in the dirt, though the street-biased Mixtour tires offered limited off-road grip. On the pavement, especially at higher speeds, there were times when more stopping power was needed but not available. At the lever, I could almost feel the rubber brake lines expanding when maximum pressure was applied. Steel braided brake lines and more aggressive pads would probably help, but 4-piston front calipers be even better. ABS is standard and offers two levels of intervention, and it can be turned off at the rear wheel. 

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
The new 778cc parallel-Twin is compact, and its 270-degree crank gives it power character similar to a V-Twin. The front discs are pinched by 2-piston axial-mounted calipers that are suitable off-road but need more stopping power on-road.

The 5-inch color TFT instrument panel delivers information to the rider in an uncluttered, easy-to-read layout. From ABS, TC, and ride mode settings to speed, gear position, and fuel level, the information is intuitive and well-organized. The brightness of the display is adjustable, and the day/night mode background can be set to switch automatically or manually. On the left side of the display is a handy USB port for charging a phone or other electronic device. 

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
The 5-inch TFT display is well-organized and easy to read at a glance.

Above the instrument panel resides an adjustable windscreen. There are three heights to choose from in 0.6-inch increments, for a total of 1.8 inches of adjustment. However, a hex key is required to remove four bolts to reposition the windscreen – a cost-saving design that cuts a little too deep for my taste. Other attempts to control costs include flimsy plastic handguards and a minimalist plastic bash plate under the engine.  

Related: Suzuki Announces More Returning 2023 Models

The pace set by our lead rider on the morning of the first day was posted-speed-limit slow. Great for taking in the scenery of Sardinia, Italy, but as limiting as a conga-line demo ride when it comes to assessing the V-Strom 800DE’s capabilities. It was surprising that, when set free to ride at a spirited pace, I quickly found the limit of the bike’s cornering clearance when the footpeg feeler gouged its way through the pavement in the first corner of a photo pass. Rather than a criticism, however, this was a virtue. Right out of the gate, I felt comfortable pushing an unfamiliar motorcycle to its street-riding limits. And this was before making any adjustments to suspension settings. From there, I grew even more fond of the V-Strom 800DE during the next day and a half of testing. 

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Finding the limits of the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE’s cornering clearance.

Considering the V-Strom’s $11,349 MSRP, the technologies with which it is outfitted, and its performance in the dirt and on the pavement, Suzuki clearly did its homework and developed a great overall package for a reasonable price. The middleweight adventure segment is highly competitive, with a range of offerings from Aprilia, BMW, Husqvarna, KTM, Triumph, and Yamaha. 

See all of Rider‘s Suzuki coverage here.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE’s windscreen can be adjusted to three different heights over a 1.8-inch range, but a hex key must be used to remove four bolts.

For those looking for a more well-endowed traveling companion, Suzuki also offers an Adventure version of the V-Strom 800DE for a $1,650 premium. The extra money gets you a pair of quick-release black-anodized 37-liter aluminum panniers, an accessory bar for mounting other accessories and protecting the side of the motorcycle (something I could have used), and an aluminum skid pan. Fuel capacity for either model remains the same 5.3 gallons. 

The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE strikes a happy medium between the more diminutive V-Strom 650XT ($9,599) and the V-Strom 1050DE ($15,999). You get more of what you want – engine and chassis performance – compared to the 650 and less of what you don’t want – weight and cost – compared to the 1050. That’s a win/win. 

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE offers good value in the competitive middleweight ADV segment.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Specs 

  • Base Price: $11,349 
  • Website: SuzukiCycles.com 
  • Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles 
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. 
  • Displacement: 776cc 
  • Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 70mm 
  • Horsepower: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Torque: 57.5 lb-ft @ 6,800 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch 
  • Final Drive: Chain 
  • Wheelbase: 61.8 in. 
  • Rake/Trail: 28.0 degrees/4.5 in. 
  • Seat Height: 33.7 in. 
  • Wet Weight: 507 lb 
  • Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal. 
  • Fuel Consumption: 53.4 mpg (factory claim)

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2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | First Look Review

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE in Glass Matte Mechanical Gray

At the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, Suzuki unveiled an all-new 776cc DOHC parallel-Twin engine that will power two new models – the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE (and Adventure variant) and the 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Filling the gap between the venerable V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1050 models, the V-Strom 800DE is aimed at riders who want a middleweight adventure bike that is fully capable both on-road and off-road. It has a 21-inch front wheel, spoked rims front and rear, and the longest suspension travel and most ground clearance of any V-Strom model.

Related Story: 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050DE | First Look Review

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure in Glass Sparkle Black

Like other V-Strom models, the V-Strom 800DE has angular bodywork with a pronounced beak that’s inspired by Suzuki’s ’80s-era DR-Big dual-sport. Like the GSX-S1000, mono-focus LED headlights are vertically stacked with a position light, and the V-Strom 800DE is topped by a small, height-adjustable windscreen.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

The new 776cc parallel-Twin engine uses a 270-degree firing order for strong torque character and is equipped with Suzuki’s Cross Balancer system to minimize vibration. Throttle-by-wire enables the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector with different engine maps.

The V-Strom 800DE is equipped with the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) that includes traction control with a trail-oriented Gravel mode, ABS with two levels of sensitivity plus the ability to switch off ABS at the rear wheel, a bi-directional quickshifter, and Suzuki’s Easy Start and Low RPM Assist systems.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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A tubular-steel mainframe, a bolt-on tubular-steel subframe, and cast aluminum swingarm are designed to be both light and strong. The compact parallel-Twin allows the chassis to be slender between the knees and to position the rider’s weight farther forward for optimal control.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Fully adjustable Showa suspension includes an inverted fork and a rear shock with 8.7 inches of travel front and rear, and ground clearance in 8.75 inches. Dual 310mm floating front discs are squeezed by 2-piston Nissin calipers and a single 265mm rear disc is squeezed by a 1-piston Nissin caliper. The clutch and front brake levers are adjustable for reach, and the shift lever and rear brake pedal are also adjustable.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

The 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels require tubes and roll on Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour tires in 90/90-21 and 150/70-R17 sizes.

In the cockpit, the V-Strom 800DE has a wide, tapered handlebar with handguards, a full-color 5-inch TFT display, a USB port, and a windscreen that has three levels of adjustment in 0.6-inch increments (hex key is required). A lightweight resin luggage rack has built-in passenger grab handles and accommodates Suzuki’s accessory top box. A mesh radiator guard and a skid plate are standard equipment.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE in Champion Yellow No. 2

Check out Rider‘s 2023 Motorcycle Buyers Guide

The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE will be available in two colorways: Champion Yellow No. 2 with gold rims or Glass Matte Mechanical Gray with black rims. The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure, which features black-anodized 37-liter, side protection bars, and a large aluminum skid plate, will be available in Glass Sparkle Black with gold rims. A full line of dedicated accessories will also be available. Pricing and availability are TBD.

For more information or to find a Suzuki dealer near you, visit SuzukiCycles.com.

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