Suzuki VStrom 800 de Review 

I'm sure sorry for running late on my replies here. I've just been busy with the winter weather and doing other things and forgot about the replies. I am 100% in agreement with your comment pertaining to the KLR versus the 800 DE. Really looking forward to some good rides this spring and summer where I can actually get some time on the motorcycle. One thing about it it is a very comfortable bike to ride. The KLR was the first adventure bike I ever got and I had some great times with it. Just wish it wasn't so underpowered to make it safer on the roads.

Hello Seis ... I'm glad you enjoyed your ride out here last summer. This fall the colors on the trees were magnificent. I got some really great photos of fall colors, the best I've seen in many years. Days are getting short here and the cold is coming in. Hope winter goes fast. Take care.

Are there factory accessory lights that integrate into the electronics?

I would imagine there will be more accessories available as time goes with these new bikes. I am not an expert with this question. I am sure there would be. After markets follow bikes hitting the sales floor pretty quick.

Hello Gabriel. I will have to check out the Eastwood jack. I have not had any chain adjustments yet. I have readjusted my clutch cable and I think it is done stretching now. Thanks for watching.

Hello Mike. Yes we do live in a pretty good age right now to pick up a pretty decent motorcycle for adventure riding. I believe Yamaha got a start on this trend from offering the t7. I will have to say I have been shopping for a new bike quite a while looking for the just right motorcycle. A big thing has sold me with the V-Strom is that I was able to touch the ground with both feet. Also suzuki has done very well with the Vstrom, dr650 and drz400 lines. I am hoping that the Suzuki 800de is as reliable as those bikes. And to talk about a bike that you can travel with in these mid-range prices is awesome. I was able to travel on a hell of a budget with my KLR 650. But it lacked horsepower for highway travel and passing cars. But still I was able to see as much of the country as someone riding a $25,000 plus Harley or BMW and carry the luggage to boot. What I would wonder with the Suzuki 800 RE version ... if the gearing is geared more for highway travel. The 800 DE we have to keep in mind is geared for both off and on road purposes. So it is no Speedster.

Hello and thanks for watching. I can certainly comment on the Suzuki quick shift experience. This is something when riding the bike spoils you pretty quick. It takes a tremendous amount of work off the clutch and works great. It is one of those options similar to power steering. Once you have it you won't go back to manual. So far the quick shift experience has been awesome. So when you're going down the road you no longer have to clutch your gears other than when you're coming to a stop. The nice thing about it is your left hand no longer gets tired of clutching on Long rides. I like it.

@jimpayneadv thank you for the reply. I'm glad to hear it's beneficial, as it seems it's almost industry standard as an option or factory installed. We enjoy your videos and input about the bike! Many happy miles, sir!

@@Scoot7827 I have the same bike. I'm really happy with my quickshifter. I have never hit a false nuetral yet. Unlike my KTM, although I would say the quickshift downshifts are not as smooth as some other bikes I have ridden. It will downshift perfectly fine it just takes a lot of push on the lever, at least on my bike.

Hello there ... Yes I am. The Suzuki 800de Adventure model comes standard in one package with the engine guards, aluminum heavy duty skid plate, and the panniers.

I think where the two are similar is the luggage carrying capacity with both bikes being stock;. I had some great rides on the KLR. Now I am looking forward to better rides. Sorry for being late on the reply.

@@jimpayneadv No worries.

I do not have any knowledge of that sorry. I ride one up.

I have only been out for a short ride at night. Stock leds Lighting I don't believe is adequite for touring or asphault at night, not for spotting deer. Good enough for after dusk to get to camp or riding dirt roads slow at night. To be fair I don't have the hours on it at night to give an accurate answer. Only my first impression.

@jimpayneadv alright thank you, JP. I think some aux lights would be ideal if I decide with an 800DE. Have a great evening! 🤜🤛

@@Scoot7827 I love mine but the headlight is truly terrible.

The WR250R is a great bike. I purchased mine to ride the trans America trail and they've yet to do so. I have had it up on the Wyoming BDR. Also I have ridden plenty of short rides here in western Colorado. My bike is outfitted with a three gallon IMS tank, 48 rear sprocket, and Giant Loop Coyote saddle bags.

@@jimpayneadv I purchased my wr250r bran new mine is a 2020 and possibly the lats one ever built..has a build date of 12/2020

I have a 2016. Bought used with low milage.

It has some weight. But I think it is a cool looking bike.

Yeah I love the look ​@@jimpayneadv