Can you ride the Suzuki V-Strom 800RE on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Suzuki V-Strom 800RE (2024 onwards) on an A2 motorbike licence. However, you will need to fit a restrictor kit to reduce its power output and make it A2 licence compliant!
Suzuki V-Strom 800RE (2024 onwards)
The Suzuki V-Strom 800RE is a road oriented version of the V-Strom 800. It comes with a new 776cc parallel-twin engine that you can find in other Suzuki models such as the GSX-8S.
The equipment is pretty basic compared to most modern adventure bikes. You will get a TFT dash, rider modes, ABS, and quick-shifter as standard. There are no heated grips or handguards on the 800RE model, which is a slight disappointment.
The off-road oriented V-Strom 800DE comes with more bells and whistles, but a higher price tag.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Suzuki V-Strom 800RE is a 776cc A2-friendly adventure bike. It has a power output of 62 kW (83 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 43.5% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Suzuki V-Strom 800RE on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Suzuki V-Strom 800RE.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Category | Adventure Touring |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 776cc |
| Power output | 62 kW |
| Torque output | 57.5 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 120 mph |
| Horsepower | 83 bhp |
| Weight | 227 kg |
| Seat height | 825 mm |
| Front tyre size | 110/90-19 |
| Rear tyre size | 150/70-17 |
| Fuel tank size | 20 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 255 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 64 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £9,700 |
| Overall rating |
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