!['V' for Versatile](https://cdn.magzter.com/Bike India/1717267877/articles/NF_AOe-iu1717420621992/V-FOR-VERSATILE.jpg)
WHEN SUZUKI REVEALED THE V-STROM 800DE globally, many wanted to know what the "DE" in the moniker stood for. Some say that it stands for "Dual Explorer" while others choose to believe it is inspired by Stefan Hessler's (Hessler Rallye Team) V-strom Desert Express concept builds.
While we are at it, one should also know that Suzuki claim that the "V" stands for versatile because, unlike the V-stroms of the past, there is no V-twin engine in this one.
Motive force for the 800DE is supplied by a 776-cc, eight-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin with a 270-degree crankshaft to mimic the uneven firing order of the V-twin. It develops 84.3 hp at 8,500 rpm and 78 Nm at 6,800 rpm. It draws strongly from a bottom end that transitions into a stronger mid-range. The transmission is a six-speed unit that also gets a quick-shifter which is both useful and fun to have. While the power figures are unlikely to make an impression on paper, there is more to this engine than meets the eye. It is among the smoothest and most refined units we have experienced in this segment. Suzuki claim that most of the credit is due to their patented balancer technology.
The 800DE is not a complicated motorcycle to figure out. It communicates well with the rider and there is hardly a moment when one does not feel in control. The chassis is a simple tubular steel frame but the suspension is a marked departure from the V-strom motorcycles of the past. The upside-down (USD) fork and monoshock are Showa units which have 220 millimetres of travel each; the longest ever on any V-strom or so they claim. Plus, they are adjustable, too, for preload, compression, and rebound. I liked the addition of a dial-type preload adjuster at the rear. It should make life a lot easier for those who ride with a pillion or luggage.
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![A Fresh Starter](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/jfqa1L1sT1724234965812/A-FRESH-STARTER.jpg)
A Fresh Starter
We experienced the convenience of the Smart Key” feature in the Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S
![Mohsin Does the Double](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/gLvAdKUF41724234874878/MOHSIN-DOES-THE-DOUBLE.jpg)
Mohsin Does the Double
Round two of the Honda Idemitsuglalent Cup witnessed Mallapuram’s Mohsin Paramban do the double andrextendrhis championshipilead
![Clean Sweep by Harshith](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/qQ-rsvpGV1724234783871/CLEAN-SWEEP-BY-HARSHITH.jpg)
Clean Sweep by Harshith
The TVS One Make Championship held alongside the national championships turned out to be exciting. Here is what went down
![An Eventful Round](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/pjyK0Q_Qe1724234618562/AN-EVENTFUL-ROUND.jpg)
An Eventful Round
Round two of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) saw double race winners, a bit of teammate rivalry, and history being scripted
![A Masterful Display by Toprak](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/wR06sAUR81724234529588/A-MASTERFUL-DISPLAY-BY-TOPRAK.jpg)
A Masterful Display by Toprak
Toprak Razgatlioglu dominated the weekend at Donington Park, extending his lead in the championships Whilewonathan Rea nats his long-awaited return to a the podium
![A Hat-trick of Hat-tricks](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/8GjKHjLNz1724234487453/A-HATTRICK-OF-HATTRICKS.jpg)
A Hat-trick of Hat-tricks
While Toprak Razgatlioglu made a clean sweep of the weekend and claimed his 50th World Superbike Championship WSBk) race victory, Andrea Locatelli returned to the podium.
![The Beast Bares His Fangs at Silverstone](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/3vKXKUs6r1724234253473/THE-BEAST-BARES-HIS-FANGS-AT-SILVERSTONE.jpg)
The Beast Bares His Fangs at Silverstone
MotoGP could not have celebrated its 75th Anniversary in a better way than seeing Enea Bastianini at his beast at the 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix, along with some crucial twists in the title race
![Surprises at the Sachsenring](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/gfSjZiJUA1724234044805/SURPRISES-AT-THE-SACHSENRING.jpg)
Surprises at the Sachsenring
Francesco Bagnaia walked away with a race win, Jorge Martin with a Sprint win, and Miguel Oliveira with a silver medal
![Hat-trick for Pecco at the Cathedral](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/cRh65HB8b1724233495170/HATTRICK-FOR-PECCO-AT-THE-CATHEDRAL.jpg)
Hat-trick for Pecco at the Cathedral
World champion Francesco Pecco” Bagnaia made a clean sweep at Assen and closed the gap to the championship leader, Jorge Martin
![Rally Pedigree](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/7XEQREqqS1724233167824/RALLY-PEDIGREE.jpg)
Rally Pedigree
The Xpulse 200 was, and still is, one of the best bang-for-buck off-roaders. With its forgiving nature, it made sure we thoroughly enjoyed some fantastic trails