Suzuki Announces Recall Motor V-Strom 800DE In UK, Here's Why

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE. (Doc. Suzuki Motorcycles)

JAKARTA - Bad news for Suzuki V-Strom 800DE users in the UK. The reason is, the manufacturer announced a recall due to problems with the rear tire.

Launching Motorcyclenews, Wednesday, July 31, the manufacturer with the 'S' logo asked affected vehicle owners to stop riding their motorbikes if they experience a trailxmax Mixtour OE rear tire defect.

This recall is estimated to involve as many as 304 motorcycles in the UK. This also demonstrates Suzuki's commitment to the safety of vehicle owners.

The affected unit owners will be contacted from today and directed to stop driving activities until replacement tires are installed by Suzuki's official dealer, the manufacturer said in a statement.

If the owner of the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE motorcycle has made changes to his tires before the recall is announced, the manufacturer will reimburse the repair costs.

This recall also means temporarily stopping the new registration until this problem is resolved so that customers who have ordered this model must wait longer than they should.

The 800DE V-Strom has impressive off-road capabilities with a combination of 21/17-inch jarwheels and Mixtour Dunlop Trailmax tires, this bike is ready to face various terrain challenges.

Both on the highway and on the off-road route, the 800DE V-Strom shows a tough and stable performance. Suspension from Showa with a pair of fully tunable forks on the front and tunable monoshocks on the back provides optimal comfort and handling.

With a sufficient ground clearance of 220mm and a seat height of 855mm, this motorbike is able to overcome various obstacles with confidence.

Besides being tough, this bike is also equipped with a number of advanced features, such as driving modes that can be adjusted to user preferences, quickshifters, and transaction control that provide extra stability when driving on difficult terrain.

This motorbike is also equipped with a strong 776 cc parallel-twin engine, this motor is capable of generating 82 dk of power and 78Nm of torque. Coupled with a six-speed gearbox that is responsive.

The bike has been sold in several markets, including India at a price of 1.030 million rupees or equivalent to Rp200 million.