[richlandrick]

I saw a couple of no-haggle dealers advertising the 800DE at US $11,999 with no fees. I have no idea whether or not to trust their adds since they went up so early.

I will update here if I hear anything solid from the dealer.

 

[Syz]

I'm from Ontario! I have an R3 at the moment, but it's not my favorite.

I ordered the 800de back in January with an estimated June delivery. I have a 3 week camping ride to BC and back planned for late July. I want to be ready, so I'm already trying to figure out a plan for the luggage.

It's not likely that any aftermarket racks will be available by the time I go on my trip. The easy solution would be to purchase all of the suzuki accesories, but buying a new bike is already dumb enough so I would like to avoid that.

I might buy the Suzuki tall windshield as it may be the only one available.

My current plan is to slap a great big Nanuk 960 case on the back as a top case, and use Nelson Riggsoft saddle bags. I need to figure out some sort of rack to keep the saddle bags off the exhaust and keep them from flapping around.

Welcome aboard.

Which part of Ontario are your from? I'm between the GTA and the KW region.

Congrats on the new bike.
A little sales pitch. I have a Givi top case (46L) with mounting plate that I will be selling. I also have some Oxford soft saddle bags that I will be putting up for sale. (let me know if you would be interested and I can send pictures)

Back in the mid 2000's I used to ride an R6 and I took it out to the East Coast on a 11 day round trip. Obviously the R6 is not a touring or luggage friendly bike.

To prevent the soft luggage from coming into the tire and or flopping around, I removed the passenger pegs from their holders and I had my dad bend some 1/2" EMT. It wrapped around from one side to the other and the begs were resting on the pipe. Drilled the EMT and secured with the same bolts back into the peg holder.
I am pretty sure similar thing can be achieved if you get a little creative. It helps if you are or have a friend with some fabricating skills. An electrician who can bend EMT will be suffice.

Not a very good picture of the example but this is the best I got available to me right now. You scan see the silver EMT bent around the back just below the flag.

 

[richlandrick]

I got a price of $11,900 +Tax out the door for the base model DE 800 at Rockingham Suzuki, NC.

As soon as someone buys my Vee2 I'll be putting a deposit down.

 

[S391]

Rider Magazine just did a first ride review on the new 800.

Rider Test Ride

 

[D.T.]

I found a local dealer that has all the new Suzuki's on sale!

Even the 800's. Discounted. Now, when they get here and OTD price will be the next big question.

AND the destination + surcharge stuff too...

 

[Oliveoil]

I’m very content with my 08 650. But it’s been fun following this thread. I’m looking forward to individual reviews of the D-Strom.

 

[richlandrick]

Just settled the deal on mine and started a price thread.

 

[D.T.]

Wonder if the 800 will rideable?

 

[richlandrick]

The best review I have seen yet. More information about the bike is covered too. Is it different seat heights available, or is it a seat with an adjustable height?

What he says about its street performance compared to all other adventure bikes was a welcome reassurance.

 

[larolco]

Stopped by the local dealer yesterday for a jug of Yamalube and noticed they have a DE in stock. $14589CDN + tax. (MSRP $13299 + $995 Freight, PDI + admin fee "from" $295).

 

[D.T.]

This place in BC?

https://www.mapleridgemotorsports.com/

 

[larolco]

This place in BC?

https://www.mapleridgemotorsports.com/

Holeshot on the other side of the river, the biggest dealership in town. As far as I know, MRM doesn't carry Suzuki.

 

[richlandrick]

$14589 Canadian = 10,576.30 U.S.

That is very good compared to the U.S. price.

 

[D.T.]

Holeshot on the other side of the river, the biggest dealership in town. As far as I know, MRM doesn't carry Suzuki.

This must be a display model only?

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Dl800degrey23 | Holeshot Motorsports

Holeshot Motorsports is the largest motorsports dealership in BC, featuring new & used motorcycles and ATVs from brands such as Honda, KTM, Suzuki, Yamaha, Truimph, Ducati, Can-am, Polaris, and BMW. We have been offering our customers top-notch service, parts, accessories, and financing since...

www.holeshotracing.ca

 

[larolco]

This must be a display model only?

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Dl800degrey23 | Holeshot Motorsports

Holeshot Motorsports is the largest motorsports dealership in BC, featuring new & used motorcycles and ATVs from brands such as Honda, KTM, Suzuki, Yamaha, Truimph, Ducati, Can-am, Polaris, and BMW. We have been offering our customers top-notch service, parts, accessories, and financing since...

www.holeshotracing.ca

Could be. I didn't think to ask. I wouldn't buy another bike from them anyway after a sales guy refused to let me take a used 1050 for a test ride a few years back. I ended up buying a Yamaha from someplace else instead.

 

[larolco]

$14589 Canadian = 10,576.30 U.S.

That is very good compared to the U.S. price.

I don't know what sales tax is down there but here it is 12%, so add another $1750 on top of that for an out-the-door price of $16400.

 

[S391]

 

[Spec]

All new bike reviews are typically glowing.

Manufacturers fly in journalists to some nice local, pay for food and lodging. Give them a bike to flog.

Notice how all the reviews are the same area?

Cushy gig.

 

[richlandrick]

I miss my 2005 DL650. I should have kept it.

Twice in the last week I have started to get up, walk to the garage, and take a close look at a feature on the DL1000 I sold last week. I'll miss it too.

I think the DE 800 is going to be a good bike.

 

[John V Strom Jr.]

I miss my 2005 DL650. I should have kept it.

Twice in the last week I have started to get up, walk to the garage, and take a close look at a feature on the DL1000 I sold last week. I'll miss it too.

Off topic, but I think your DL1000 was a heck of a deal. I mean, it came with all your products on it and the price was great.