KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Suzuki V-Storm 800DE launched
- Priced at Rs. 10.30 lakhs ex-showroom
- Powered by a 776cc parallel twin-engine
Suzuki V-Storm 800DE has finally been launched in India at Rs. 10.30 lakhs after a long wait. While the adventure tourer has been a highly anticipated model, it brings forward a mix of hardware, engine, and features. Let's jump into the top 5 highlights, but before that make sure you join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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1. Styling
Suzuki V-Storm 800DE comes with a sharp and tall-riding stance. Keeping a typical adventure tourer profile, it comes with a tall handlebar for an upright seating position along with a higher ground clearance of 220mm for navigating through rough patches without scratching the underbelly. It features a robust steel frame with a lengthened subframe with a curb weight of around 230 kg. With USD forks in bronze finish, accentuated by the highlights around the body shell adds to a more appealing visual profile.
2. Features: No Dearth
In terms of tech on board, you get a slew of features. You get a fully digital 5-inch TFT instrument console, LED headlamps, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB charging port, a bi-directional quick-shifter, 3 traction modes, 4 ride modes, a Suzuki Easy Start System, and a dual-channel ABS.
3. Engine: 776cc Parallel Twin
Powering the Suzuki V-Storm 800DE is a 776cc inline DOHC, 270 crank parallel twin liquid cooled engine. It churns out a power of 84.3hp along with a peak torque of 78 Nm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a bidirectional quick shifter as standard.
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4. Hardware
The V-Storm 800DE comes with a robust steel frame with a lengthened subframe for efficient touring capabilities. It comes with 21/17 inch block pattern tubed tyres with a dual channel ABS. Its suspension system features a Showa USD front forks and a preload adjustable rear mono-shock. Combining everything, it gets a ground clearance of 220mm with a generous seat height of 855mm.
5. Suzuki V-Storm 800DE: Price And Rivals
Suzuki has launched this bike at Rs. 10.30 lakhs ex-showroom where it will rub shoulders with the likes of Honda Transalp 750, Triumph Tiger 850, and others in the segment.
Verdict
The V-Storm 800DE is an adventure tourer focused on the riders looking to tread long miles with an intention of taking their bikes through the wilderness. While on one hand it packs enough punch, the features and robust steel frame comine to offer a much more holistic ride experience.
