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2026 Suzuki V-STROM 800DE Road Test: A Middleweight Adventure Bike That Leans Properly Off-Road

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— 2026 V-STROM 800DE: MD RIDE REVIEW

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America's Motorcycle Daily has ridden the 2026 model year of Suzuki's middleweight adventure bike, the V-STROM 800DE. It assesses the real-world performance and usability of a machine tilted towards off-road ability with long suspension travel at both ends and a 21-inch front wheel.

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Shinji Hanoura

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With its 270-degree crank pulse and 21-inch front wheel, the V-STROM 800DE is the most off-road-leaning model in the series. Looking at the spec sheet, it clearly separates its character from its pavement-comfort-focused sibling. I like this kind of decisive positioning. How its true nature shows up on an actual ride is something to definitely check in the reviews.

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