Tenere 700). The Suzukis have ride-by-wire
throttle, two-mode ABS (unfortunately, with no
option to turn off the rear ABS completely on
the 800), three power output options and three
traction control options. The 800DE includes
two more traction control options, including a
gravel mode and off to completely disengage
any intervention and the option to turn off the
rear ABS completely (a must-have for any ag
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gressive dirt riding). Both bikes share the same
very nice five-inch TFT dash that makes it easy
to toggle between the power, traction control,
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