Top production as always! Thanks for sharing this review! ❤

I was impatiently waiting for someone to review this bike! Thank you!

Always enjoy your video reviews. Thank you.

A true “strom”. Comfy and long legged. Thanks for a great review

Love the video, love the layout!! Had a great time on the launch with ya!

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Kate, was a good to see you too! :)

Very nice review man! I’m going to review it tomorrow, thought id get some specs from your vid. More fun than studying spec sheet. I’m 6’2” 240, see if my experience was the same as yours!

Love your review of the RE , can’t wait to get a test ride myself, it’s certainly ticking all my box,s throw on some heated grips , centre stand and a nice aloy top box and she,d be perfect 👍👍🙋🏻‍♂️👏

Looks like the same forks, brakes and wheels as my 2014 Vstrom DL1000 I'm glad to see the tubeless wheels. This would be the model I would buy.

Hi Dan, ive just gotten my licence and after doing a lot of researche ended up with this bike. Your video motivated me to do a testride and now i ordered one. Got to wait 3 weeks until its ready. Thnx for this great review helpt a lot making a decision.

@Englishbikerdan

6 ай бұрын

Congrats on the new bike, I hope you have many happy miles!

I got one May 31st, it's a lot of fun and hella comfortable. It's not perfect but it's fun

Cool bike 🏍 😎

With cruise control, this 800re would be perfect for me.

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

It would certainly be a nice feature to have!

Nice photography

Wow, nice bike Dan. Super versatile in my opinion as all V-Stroms are. I wouldn't mind owning one, and I do like the looks. I also like the tubeless tires in this version, much easier to 'plug' when you have a flat tire due to a nail or screw which I had a couple of times in the middle of nowhere....

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

This was my only reason for opting out of either the Transalp or VStrom 800DE when I was looking to change bikes earlier in the year. I can see I would have been very tempted by this new RE.

@mickleblade

8 ай бұрын

Tubless conversion is a thing, some special tape that air proofs the spoke nuts. But you only do the rear on a translap

Nice bike. Expect Honda will do something similar with the Transalp.

At least here in the US it’s obvious Suzuki is pricing the 800 to lure buyers away from the 650. So if demand is what’s keeping the 650 around, Suzuki is working hard to slowly kill it off 🙁. However if my favorite dealer is any indication, he’s sold out of 650’s and still has 800 on the showroom floor 😉.

I could have watched Another hour of that. Great vid. A good down size from my Africa twin? Power isn't everything I find

It has been quite the tech evolution thinking back to my beloved 2005 DL650 that didn't even have ABS.

@pdcouto

6 ай бұрын

I'm thinking of leaving my old 650 k6 for one of these, seems a perfect replacement and a bit of an upgrade.

Thank god for you and this bike, i am sick of seeing GS 1300 half hearted reviews this week.

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Understandable though, the GS is so popular. Thanks for watching! 😊

Good video. I did notice that wasn't as much joyous laughing as when you were riding the 650 vstrom. subtle hint maybe? 👍

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Not at all, there was a LOT of sillyness earlier in the day, but I had to be a bit careful about what I posted. :D

@peterwilson8039

8 ай бұрын

Personally I think people were having more fun the GS-8S launch. That was a beautiful bit of highway you guys got to ride on.

Suzuki needs to hire visual orientated designers. They’ve got the engineering down…but that bike looks like only it’s mother would love it.

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

The looks seem to polarise people, I quite like how it looks personally.

@michaeld2587

8 ай бұрын

@@Englishbikerdan probably the windshield doesn’t complement the angular face and headlight as much as it does on the DE version.

Think that will make a great 2 up mile muncher Dan, a really good review

@Englishbikerdan

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter, I have one coming soon as a long-termer. So lots of videos in the pipeline.

You’d clearly want a nice light set of luggage for a bike like this.

Hi, how does it compare to your tiger sport?

How is the seat height for you compared to your SV?

Hi Dan! What about the vibration what usually comes at around 120km/h? It cause a pretty decent vibration on right foot pags and the right side of the wheel as I observed on DE.

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Honestly I never noticed it all that much beyond a slight vibe when going through the gears early on.

Nice vid. Bit of an exclusive here Dan. I don't think I've seen anyone else's review this yet. Looks decent. Still a bit heavy though maybe. I imagine an exhaust would shed a few kg's though as that end can is a whopper!

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, although Bike Matters beat me to it. Mind you, they have a team of people so I'm taking this as a win! 😂

@ragerider6283

8 ай бұрын

@@Englishbikerdan Who? ; )

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Hee hee. Lexham Insurance's channel, headed up by the awesome chap that is Alex Strange who previously worked at Visordown.@@ragerider6283

The 1050xt adjustable style windshield would've been nicer for adjusting the windshield

hm not sure if i should get the 125cc-license like i commented on another video or just get the A-license available even though it would be first time with a big geared bike

Good video. Probably the most relevant question here: how do you carry your helmet for these events? Is accepted as hand luggage? If so, does it come out of your hand luggage allowance or is it on top? Thanks

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Some people carry their helmets on the plane, but I pack it in my suitcase. I've seen people get charged for carrying the lid on. So I don't risk it personally.

This is really tempting me. I was looking at the BMW F750 GS, but this could potentially be a more reliable alternative. The Japanese bikes are usually really good, but I'm still concerned about the long haul with this new engine design.. IE will this engine last well over 100,000 miles with normal touring, commuting etc and proper maintenance? Other than that, I can see me putting a Hepco and Becker C Bow mount on it and the nice selection of bags available for that mount, and loving it.

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

With a 7 year dealer activated warranty, I really don't see how you could go wrong. I think it would serve your needs very well!

@1Mcoach

8 ай бұрын

For sure will serve you better than made in China bmw 750gs (and with engine builded in chinese factory - not at all in bmw)!

The next gen with cruise control is the one I'll wait for after any problems have been ironed out too.

@EmopunkDr

8 ай бұрын

Well said, man.

@destructiveflow6964

7 ай бұрын

well suzuki refresh there bikes around 8 to 10 yrs so yea

@roadwarrior8560

7 ай бұрын

@@destructiveflow6964 They updated the 650 and the 1000/1050 a few times in the last 10 years or so. I'd imagine for 2025 there'll be better more colours and hopefully a few more options if not updates on the next update.

x tahu this model masok malaysia x

Hi Dan, This or a KTM 790 ADV?

Is this jacket your wearing the ozark? Looks different to mine. What special version have you got 😮😮😮...

@Englishbikerdan

7 ай бұрын

No this one was the Outlast, which has been discontinued but you can still buy it from various outlets. I've now got the Ozark too. Lovely jacket!

What is the helmet brand you are wearing? Link please?

@Englishbikerdan

7 ай бұрын

HJC RPHA 11.

very good very good ,report e bike

You failed to mention the Honda Transalp as a rival ! Which is its nearest competitor 😮

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Because the Transalp competes with the 800 DE, not the 800 RE.

How is it compared to a transalp for someone that will been 99% road and 1% dirt road

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

I would say this more road focused machine would suit those requirements better.

@podunkman2709

8 ай бұрын

Transalp, what is OBVIOUS, is an "adventure" bike. This one is more like day-to-day bike (but u can take it for World tour as well).

@kairyurider

8 ай бұрын

@@Englishbikerdan would you say it’s a bit better or is it “night and day” difference

Cruise would make it possible to buy this bike because it makes riding much less tiring for this senior rider. Without it I have to stick to less powerful machines like my Burgman 400, or my 500F that require much less concentration to ride at the speed limit. That was why I had to get rid of my 15 V-Strom 1000, Even though it was my favourite bike of all time . Every time I looked down I was either 10 under or 20 kph over. That made it too tiring to ride any distance. If price is an issue, make cruise an option.

Very interested in your comparison to the 1050

@Englishbikerdan

5 ай бұрын

I won't be doing a comparison vid, but I can tell you the 800 RE would probable be my pick. Lighter and cheaper.

Weel be good for 175cm ??

Next bike target

This or tiger 900? Btw can you buy cruise control ?

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

This, but mainly due to the much lower asking price. The Tiger 900 is a great bit of kit. No cuise on this V-Strom, yet.

Sadly, with Suzuki deliberately not giving this a cruise control option, the better option would be to either get a used 1050 Strom or even a Triumph 800 Tiger over a new one of these..

@podunkman2709

8 ай бұрын

1050 is different puropse bike (this should be obvious)...Tiger as well. In addition Tiger cost way more and loves fuel - consumes a lot of it.

So when will you ditch your SV and get one of these?

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

I probably won't tbh, as I already have another road based tourer. For now anyway. But perhaps in the future.

@korazon3spinado

8 ай бұрын

Could you get a rack for the SV and a windshield, would it be comparable to this?

Everything about this bike looks great except for the hideous beak/bill. Cruise control would have been nice as well, especially for the “touring” model.

@Englishbikerdan

4 ай бұрын

Yes CC is a missed opportunity on all of these middleweights. Hoping they get an update with it.

I'm strongly considering this model and the Triumph Tiger Sport 850, and respect your opinion. How would you compare them for quality, ride, power, brakes and engine heat?

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

All things considered, I think I prefer this new V-Strom. It handles a bit better on the road, better rear suspension than the Tiger 850 which was far too soft. Plus less vibes on longer journeys too. The Tiger is better looking, but I feel this new Suzuki pips it in the practicality dept.

@juliemcgillivray3394

8 ай бұрын

@@Englishbikerdan Logical, but I'm struggling with the looks of this prom king. Prefer the 800DE looks much better.

i like this bike.first thing, a puig screen,this looks awful.second an aftermarket exhaust

Any word on USA release?

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Nothing mentioned at the launch, but it can't be too far away!

@peterwilson8039

8 ай бұрын

@@Englishbikerdan Here in Canada, it's already on the website. Doesn't mean it's in the dealers yet. Where I am we got snow already so it's moot.

I think the front looks better than the new GS

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

I like both. :)

Username Kate really seemed to like this bike and she has only a 29" inseam.

@Englishbikerdan

7 ай бұрын

Yeah it's a great bike, looking forward to riding it a lot more in 2024.

With that kind of money I should have cruise control. That’s why I won’t be buying one I’ll be buying the CF Moto ibexes 100 which has kickstand cruise control, and all these electronic features that you just can’t pass up and it’s a good bike.

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

I've not ridden any of the CFMOTO offerings yet, they seem hard to test around here. While I agree, they have a lot of features for the price, I still think CFMoto are rather expensive when competing against the large manufacturers with proven reputations and reliability.

@jhguygih

4 ай бұрын

It's like comparing Toyota and Peugeot or even worse like Jac or Tiggo from CN. The reliability and value retention is what you get with the Japanese motors although they cut costs with those electronics.

Wish it was V twin

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Why? It has the exact same firing order as a V-Twin and feels very familar to the Vstrom 650, but with way more power.

Relaying that you can't quite flat-foot it, but that you are on the balls of your feet is useless information without you also divulging your leg length. Otherwise, thanks for the review.

@Englishbikerdan

3 ай бұрын

We're all different shapes, heights and sizes so surely it only matters if it fits you? My measurements are always in the description though. Thanks for watching!

@yinyangthang

3 ай бұрын

@@Englishbikerdan Sorry, didn't see that. Cheers.

Nooooo that's the new GS 🤔

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Checks price, eh no. :P

No cruise control.

Maybe call it P Strom >_

Wait, what? The V strom is now a parallel twin? Why is it still called the V Strom them? Should be called the P strom. The whole world has gone mad......

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

The V in V-Strom has apparently always meant Versatile, according to Suzuki.

@Dan-56

8 ай бұрын

Or is it “V” for Vertical twin 😉.

@podunkman2709

8 ай бұрын

We saw this ... wize question...millions of times. The answer is simple: because of progress, because of marketing.

@vidiot9000

8 ай бұрын

Pee stream!

@1Mcoach

8 ай бұрын

V like video… nowadays..

Please tell suzuki, yamaha and honda to fire their existing colour scheme people and hire someone with an imagination.

Sorry, but this review is quite poor. Talking about nothing. It's certainly a great bike (the 800DE is one) but I doubt they've eliminated one of its major flaws; it cooks the right leg, terrible vibrations in right feet. Still too heavy. They went too far in the direction of the old VStroms: the seat was too low, the suspension travel was too small. If they eliminated these issues this bike would be ideal.

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

I am an expert at talking about nothing, I'll have you know! :D If the seat is too low and suspension travel not enough, get the DE. It's literally the point of having two versions, one for road, one better for dirt.

The middleweight ADV style bikes are overpriced. For another £800 I'd buy the new Kawasaki Zx6r.😊

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

Totally different bikes though. The ADV style bikes are excellent and I'd say, priced about right. But, that's subjective on what you want out of a bike.

@splodge5714

8 ай бұрын

I agree, it's great bike as is the TransAlp but at least £1000 too expensive. Nice review, cheers.

Not yellow? Don't want it.

@Englishbikerdan

8 ай бұрын

DE it is then?

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Good but ugly