Built around Suzuki's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2025 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE pairs a 776 cc (47.4 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 84.3 HP (61.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 78 Nm (57.5 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 108.6 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the V-Strom 800DE measures 230 kg (507 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.73 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 855 mm (33.7 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,570 mm (61.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20.06-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.55 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 441 km (274 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2023 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
108.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.37 HP/kg (2.73 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~441 km (274 mi)
Engine
Displacement776.0 ccm (47.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine Details270-degree crankshaft layout
Power84.3 HP (61.5 kW))
Torque78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs)
Compression12.8:1
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 70.0 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionElectronic
LubricationForced feed circulation, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate
Performance
Top Speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.55 litres/100 km (22.0 km/l or 51.70 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases105.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsTwin catalyzers
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin-spar aluminum-alloy
Rake28.0°
Trail114 mm (4.5 inches)
Front SuspensionInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Travel220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Travel220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase1570 mm (61.8 inches)
Ground Clearance220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre150/70-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Nissin 2-piston calipers. ABS.
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 1-piston. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
WheelsWire-spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight230.0 kg (507.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3665 HP/kg
Seat Height855 mm (33.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Overall Length2345 mm (92.3 inches)
Overall Width975 mm (38.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Oil Capacity3.90 litres (4.12 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsChampion Yellow, Glass Matt Mechanical Grey, Glass Sparkle Black
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