Suzuki V-Strom 800 and V-Strom 800 Touring Announced for 2024

[Hugh Janus]

Suzuki announced two additions to the V-Strom 800 line: the “base” V-Strom 800 and the V-Strom 800 Touring (shown). (Suzuki/)

It was back in June this year that we first revealed Suzuki’s plan to add a street-biased V-Strom 800 to its 2024 lineup alongside the existing V-Strom 800DE. Last month we got the first leaked pictures of it and now that it’s been officially confirmed as a 2024 model alongside a third variant, the V-Strom 800 Touring.

2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800

The changes to the V-Strom 800DE to create the more affordable, asphalt-oriented V-Strom 800 are precisely what were expected, including a shift from wire wheels to cast alloys, the adoption of a 19-inch front wheel instead of a 21-incher, lower suspension, and the elimination of the DE’s off-road elements like the hand guards and engine guard. The result is a bike that’s lower, lighter, and substantially less expensive, with an MSRP of $9,899 compared to $11,349 for the DE.

The core elements of the V-Strom 800 are carried over. The engine is the same 776cc DOHC parallel twin, also used in the GSX-8S, with a 270-degree crank and the patent Suzuki Cross Balancer twin balancer shafts to keep it smooth. Power and torque are unaltered, and with a curb weight of 492 pounds compared to 507 pounds of the V-Strom 800DE, the cheaper model should have a slight edge when it comes to performance.

Suzuki has set a $9,899 MSRP for the 2024 V-Strom 800. (Suzuki/)

If you’re sticking to hard surfaces, that performance edge might well continue through the corners too. The 19-inch front, 17-inch rear alloy wheels, shod with Dunlop D614F/D614 tubeless tires, are likely to have more grip on asphalt than the DE’s dual-purpose rubber, and the 59.6-inch wheelbase, down from 61.8 inches thanks to the shorter fork, promises a quicker turn-in. Even the brakes—radial-mount Nissin four-piston calipers on 310mm discs instead of the DE’s axial two-piston stoppers—look like an upgrade. There’s ABS as standard, with two levels of sensitivity, selectable along with the bike’s riding modes.

Cast aluminum wheels in a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear combination should give the V-Strom 800 increased street performance. (Suzuki/)

Of course, there are compromises made to hit the new, lower price. The V-Strom 800′s suspension spec is angled toward on-road use, with upside-down, 43mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork - Big Piston) fork that lacks the DE’s adjustable damping. You can still tweak the front preload via an adjuster on the top of the left fork leg. The fork is shorter, too, with 150mm (5.9 inches) travel instead of the 220mm (8.7 inches) of the DE. At the back there’s a Showa monoshock with remote preload adjustment and adjustable rebound damping, but not the adjustable compression of the V-Strom 800DE. All the spring and damper settings are tuned for on-road use as well.

The changes don’t stop at the suspension. The V-Strom 800 also gets narrower, lower bars, mounted further forward, as well as aluminum footpegs instead of steel ones, mounted higher and further back than the DE’s to give a riding position that’s angled toward long-distance, seated comfort rather than standing and riding off-road. Thanks to the lower suspension, that seat is 32.5 inches off the ground, compared to 33.7 inches for the V-Strom 800 DE.

Seat height has been reduced on the V-Strom 800 from the 800DE by 1.2 inches. (Suzuki/)

Except for a different front fender to suit the smaller wheel, and a taller, wider, adjustable windshield aimed at more long-distance comfort, the V-Strom 800′s bodywork is familiar from the 800DE. The hand guards are gone, of course, as is the protection under the engine, to fit with the bike’s on-road mission. On board, it’s familiar as well, with the same 5-inch color TFT display controlling the three riding modes, a trio of traction control modes, and the two ABS settings. A bidirectional quickshift is standard, as are the LED headlights, shared with the V-Strom 800DE.

2024 V-Strom 800 Touring

The new V-Strom 800 Touring is essentially the same bike, but with tweaks to give it even more long-distance appeal. Sliding into the range with an MSRP of $10,499, it splits the base V-Strom 800 and the V-Strom 800DE, adding a 35-liter (9.2-gallon) top case and bringing back the hand guards.

A 35-liter top case and hand guards are added to the V-Strom 800 Touring for some long-distance capability. (Suzuki/)

The V-Strom 800 is being offered in only one color—Metallic Matte Steel Green—while the V-Strom 800 Touring is available in Glass Sparkle Black and arrives in spring 2024.

Both the V-Strom 800 Touring shown here and the V-Strom 800 will arrive at dealers spring 2024. (Suzuki/)

2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Specs

MSRP:	$9,899
Engine:	DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel twin; 4 valves/cyl
Displacement:	776cc
Bore x Stroke:	84.0 x 70mm
Compression Ratio:	12.8:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/chain
Claimed Horsepower:	83.0 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Claimed Torque:	57.5 lb.-ft. @ 6,800 rpm
Fuel System:	EFI
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate w/ Low RPM Assist
Engine Management/Ignition:	Electronic
Frame:	Steel backbone style
Front Suspension:	43mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, spring preload adjustable; 5.9 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	Showa monoshock, fully adjustable; 5.9 in. travel
Front Brake:	Nissin 4-piston calipers, 310mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	Nissin 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Cast aluminum alloy; 19 in./17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	110/80R-19 / 150/70R-17
Rake/Trail:	26.0°/4.9 in.
Wheelbase:	59.6 in.
Ground Clearance:	7.3 in.
Seat Height:	32.5 in.
Fuel Capacity:	5.3 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight:	492 lb.
Contact:	suzukicycles.com

2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Touring Specs

MSRP:	$10,499
Engine:	DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel twin; 4 valves/cyl
Displacement:	776cc
Bore x Stroke:	84.0 x 70mm
Compression Ratio:	12.8:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/chain
Claimed Horsepower:	83.0 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Claimed Torque:	57.5 lb.-ft. @ 6,800 rpm
Fuel System:	EFI
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate w/ Low RPM Assist
Engine Management/Ignition:	Electronic
Frame:	Steel backbone style
Front Suspension:	43mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, spring preload adjustable; 5.9 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	Showa monoshock, fully adjustable; 5.9 in. travel
Front Brake:	Nissin 4-piston calipers, 310mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	Nissin 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Cast aluminum alloy; 19 in./17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	110/80R-19 / 150/70R-17
Rake/Trail:	26.0°/4.9 in.
Wheelbase:	59.6 in.
Ground Clearance:	7.3 in.
Seat Height:	32.5 in.
Fuel Capacity:	5.3 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight:	492 lb.

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[Pedro]

1 hour ago, Hugh Janus said:

adding a 35-liter (9.2-gallon) top case

What a tiny topcase, @XTreme

[Pedro]

I like the DE, I’ve never seen one up close but I like them.

[XTreme]

23 minutes ago, Pedro said:

I like the DE, I’ve never seen one up close but I like them.

Yeh I do as well......but that exhaust is hideous!