Suzuki does not officially participate in off-road racing, but that hasn’t stopped two riders from entering the 2025 Africa Eco Race with the V-Storm 800DE.
Mirco Bettini (Azzurrorosa) and Vincent Biau (Petokask) will compete in the category for motorcycles with multi-cylinder engines and displacements between 650cc and 1,000cc.
The latest version of the V-Storm 800DE features a parallel-twin engine with a 776cc displacement. Designed for off-road terrain, it comes equipped with an inverted telescopic fork and adjustable monoshock suspension.
Braking is handled by dual front discs and a single rear disc, while the spoked wheels measure 21 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear.
The bike has a 1,570mm wheelbase, a seat height of 855mm, and a weight of 230kg. Its fuel tank has a 20-liter capacity. Naturally, a few adaptations have been made, such as the addition of a roadbook mounted above the original digital instrument panel.
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