The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE continues to roll out in markets around the globe. So far, it’s generally been seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in the Suzuki lineup. Together with the GSX8S—with which it shares an engine—both Suzuki die-hards and general motorcycle fans have largely been pleased with this direction in the house of Hamamatsu’s development.
Of course, it’s also helpful to offer potential customers as wide a range of options as possible to suit their different riding desires. That’s presumably why Suzuki France rolled out its new Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Rally Edition in June 2023, complete with a handful of key upgrades for off-road riding (or at least looking the part).