ROAD NEWS
SUZUKI V-STROM 800RE
Suzuki ’ s V-Strom 800 takes a more roadfocused lane with the new 800RE . The Road Explorer version of the V-Strom ( as the RE in its name stands for ) takes the DL800 platform back to the V-Strom ’ s roots with a more roadoriented take on adventure touring compared to the DL800DE . For the 800RE , Suzuki once again adopts wheel sizing of 19 and 17 inches with new sevenspoke cast alloy rims taking the place of the laced units of the DE . As with the 800DE , the V-Strom 800RE is built around Suzuki ’ s new 776cc DOHC parallel twin engine and housed within a steel frame . However , on the RE Suzuki has also swapped
out the suspension which is now tuned to maximise straight-line stability and on-road cornering performance . According to Suzuki , every aspect of the V-Strom 800RE is designed to appeal to riders who desire a powerful , usable , flexible middleweight adventure bike with a suite of electronics crafted to enhance the riding experience . While the rest of the chassis remains the same as the DE model , Suzuki has made plenty of changes to the DL800RE to emphasise its road explorer pedigree . The windscreen is now larger and wider than that of the 800DE model in favour of reducing rider fatigue on long rides . Seat height drops to 825mm as part of the switch to shorter stroke more road-focused suspension , while the handlebars are narrower for a better on-road riding position . The first examples are expected to arrive in New Zealand Suzuki dealers early in 2024 with pricing currently set at $ 17,999 plus on roads .
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