Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2024
It's amazing how much an unagitated, practical all-round motorbike like the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE can get into your heart. It doesn't flaunt its performance figures, it doesn't impress with its futuristic design, it doesn't clamour for attention. Instead, it does something much more important: it becomes more familiar, more reliable, more likeable with every kilometre ridden. After days of intensive use through challenging off-road terrain, this bike has turned out to be what you need most on long journeys - an unagitated, robust, uncompromising partner that simply works.
Cultivated, sensitively responsive engine with high running culture
excellent reponsiveness in all situations
robust, solid workmanship with a high level of confidence
balanced suspension for lengthy tours and moderate off-road
precise quickshifter as standard
practical seating position for sitting and standing
sufficient ground clearance and sensible suspension travel reserves
confident behaviour with extreme height differences and temperature changes
very robust overall impression
Sharp knee angle for riders with long legs on standard seat
maximum lean angle on tarmac brakes sporty riders
adjustable windscreen only with tools
no standard heated grips despite touring orientation
compact windscreen offers somewhat meagre wind protection
slightly higher weight than direct competitors interferes with manoeuvring
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX 2025
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX does a damn good job as a crossover bike. The range of possible uses is huge. You feel equally comfortable in the saddle when riding in a sporty style and when travelling comfortably. A very practical bike with which you can have a lot of fun and enjoy touring long distances.
great reponsiveness, great torque curve
Very good integration of the quickshifter including perfect shifting
Very high-quality overall impression - the bike is very reliable
Very stable riding performance in all situations
Good electronic suspension enables a very wide range of use
The bike looks authentic both as a comfortable touring machine and as an aggressive sports bike
Accessible and logical operation of the electronics
Very harmonious riding performance
Hardly any vibrations and no disturbing noises - the bike presents itself very confidently
automatic mode of the suspension adapts optimally to different road conditions
The maximum payload is 198kg. For a touring motorbike, this is a little too tight
The extensive standard equipment in this price range lacks a centre stand and heated grips
Integration of sat nav is cumbersome - no suitable mounting point available, standard software not a fully-fledged solution
Standard tyres seem unwieldy and spoil the great impression
Windscreen can only be adjusted with tools
