Suzuki V-Storm 800DE Launched: Top 5 Highlights You Need To Know

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.