Suzuki V-Strom 800 specifications
Suzuki · Adventure
Motorcycle News says the V-Strom 800RE's suspension is up to the task considering the price, quoting an owner who rides with a passenger and luggage, and says the shorter suspension and wheel swap of the 800RE cut the 800DE's lofty 855 mm seat by 30 mm to 825 mm, making it more accessible.
It cautions that reliability is not yet assured because the platform is so new. But that it has not heard of mechanical or electrical issues from owners of the V-Strom 800DE or the GSX-8S, and says the rear brake has a progressive feel and power that is useful for low-speed control.
Suzuki V-Strom 800
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Engine | 776cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel-twin |
| Displacement | 776cc |
| Bore x stroke | 3.31 in x 2.76 in (84 mm x 70 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers, ABS |
| Seat height | 825mm (32.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,515mm (59.6 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.0L (5.3 gal) |
| Ground clearance | 185mm (7.3 in) |
| Starting MSRP | $10,249 |
| Class | Adventure |
| Wet weight | 223kg (492 lb, curb) |
| Destination charge | $700 |
Numbers for the middleweight tourer
Suzuki lists 223 kg (492 lb) at the curb, an 825 mm (32.5 in) seat, a 20.0 L (5.3 gal) tank, a 1,515 mm (59.6 in) wheelbase and 185 mm (7.3 in) of ground clearance. The brakes are dual 310 mm discs with Nissin radial-mount four-piston calipers and ABS.
That is 47 lb more than the GSX-8S at 445 lb and has 1.6 gal more fuel, and it costs $1,000 more than the 8S at $9,249.
V-Strom 800 against the adventure field
At $10,249 it costs $50 more than Honda's Transalp at $10,199 and $750 less than Yamaha's Ténéré 700 at $10,999, and $750 more than Honda's NC750X at $9,499. It weighs 492 lb against 468 lb, 459 lb and 497 lb. The Ténéré 700 World Raid is $12,999 and 485 lb.
The V-Strom's tank holds 5.3 gal.
V-Strom 800 against the Transalp and Ténéré 700
Honda's Transalp and Yamaha's Ténéré 700 are the closest mid-size adventure rivals.
Suzuki V-Strom 800 — specification reference2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800 compared to the GSX-8S
The V-Strom 800 runs the same 776cc twin as the naked GSX-8S but in a chassis built for range and rough surfaces instead of city streets. Suzuki's own page lists a 20.0L tank against the GSX-8S's 14.0L, 43% more fuel, and 185mm of ground clearance the GSX-8S has no equivalent for, since the standard model is not built with off-road use in mind.
The V-Strom's taller 825mm seat and 21kg-heavier curb weight are the price of that longer-travel suspension and larger tank, a tradeoff the GSX-8S's lighter, lower, street-only chassis does not have to make.
2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800 compared to the GSX-8R
Where the GSX-8R fairs the shared 776cc platform for sport riding, the V-Strom 800 raises it onto a longer-travel adventure chassis instead.
Suzuki's own page states 185mm of ground clearance for the V-Strom, a figure the sport-tuned GSX-8R's page has no equivalent for, and a 20.0L tank against the GSX-8R's 14.0L: the V-Strom is built to go farther between fill-ups over rougher terrain, not to corner as hard.
That comes with an 18kg curb-weight penalty over the GSX-8R as published, weight the V-Strom's suspension travel and fuel capacity account for.
- Model-year range
- 2024–2026
- Compared editions
- 3
- Specification entries
- 24
- Entries that differ
- 0
2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800 questions
How tall is the Suzuki V-Strom 800RE?
Suzuki lists an 825 mm (32.5 in) seat. Motorcycle News says the shorter suspension and wheel swap cut 30 mm from the V-Strom 800DE's 855 mm seat.
Is the V-Strom 800 reliable?
Motorcycle News says reliability is not yet assured because the platform is new, but it had heard of no mechanical or electrical issues from V-Strom 800DE or GSX-8S owners.
The Suzuki V-Strom 800 is Suzuki's adventure-touring model, using the 776cc parallel twin of the GSX-8S and GSX-8R in a taller, longer-travel chassis with a larger fuel tank aimed at long-distance and light off-road use. Suzuki prices it at $10,249 plus $700 destination, $140 more than in 2025.