India, March 28 -- Suzuki Motorcycle India is all set to launch the V-Strom 800DE tomorrow, i.e. March 29. The middleweight adventure bike, which is already on sale in global markets, was showcased in India at the Bharat Mobility Expo in February. The motorcycle weighs 230 kg and features a 20-litre fuel tank. It has an 855mm seat height and 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels with Dunlop tubeless tyres sized 110/80 front and 150/70 rear.

Although there is no official confirmation, Suzuki's V-Strom 800 DE is expected to enter the Indian market through the CBU route, leading to higher prices of around Rs 13-14 lakh (ex-showroom). This bike will compete against models such as the Triumph Tiger 900 and the BMW F 850 GS. Read on more...