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COMPARISON I SUZUKI V-STROM 800 & V-STROM 800DE
dirt-worthy bike, but it comes standard with a
17-inch rear wheel compared to the 18-inch rear
wheel found on most dirt-focused ADV bikes.
On the electronics side, the standard V-Strom
800 has more adjustability than some more
expensive ADV bikes (most notably the Yamaha
and rebound adjustability. The standard 800
works well for relatively inexpensive standard
suspension, as the stock settings are pretty
good. The longer travel 800DE suspension and
added ground clearance, along with the larger
diameter 21-inch front wheel, make it a more
The 800DE (right) is
tailored for slightly more
technical off-road riding
than the street-based
800 (left), which has a
19-inch wheel in front
and a 17-inch rear,
a lower seat height and
less wheel travel.
