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SW-Motech Crash Bars for Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Tailor-made crash protection for the latest generation of Suzuki’s popular dual sport bike

Robust, weather-resistant and tailor-made to fit perfectly, SW-Motech Crash Bars are an essential addition to adventure bikes, guarding against costly and potentially journey-ending damage.

SW-Motech’s engineers have been quick off the mark to develop crash bars for the new Suzuki V-Strom 800DE. Made from 22mm heavy-duty steel, they form a protective barrier around the fuel tank, fairing and upper engine casings, shielding against damage from low speed and static drops, impacts with other vehicles, and in slides and falls at higher speeds too.

Each set is tailor made in SW-Motech’s European factory, and attach to existing anchor points on the frame, without the need for drilling, cutting or additional brackets. They add minimal width and won’t affect handling or cornering clearance.

The bars are powder coated to help prevent corrosion and blend in with the Suzuki’s styling. Surface finishing is carried out in SW-Motech’s own state-of-the-art facility in the Czech Republic, to guarantee quality and consistency.

SW-Motech Crash Bars fit the 2022-2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE and retail at £194.04 including VAT. They come complete with instructions and all hardware needed to fit.

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Akrapovič Launches Stylish Exhaust for Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Akrapovič has unveiled its new Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust for the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE with a dynamic design that has been specially crafted for Suzuki’s latest adventure motorcycle.

Constructed using race-proven materials, including high-grade titanium for the muffler outer sleeve, a stainless-steel link pipe and muffler inner structure, and a carbon-fibre end cap and heatshield, the exhaust is then finished with special imprints to provide an impressive visual statement. The new carbon-fibre heatshield – which is included in the package – has been designed from scratch to complement the exhaust, and its shape totally covers the link pipe to help protect the passenger gear from heat, making it both practical and stylish.

The focus of the Akrapovič engineers while developing this exhaust was also on the throttle response and rideability of the V-Strom 800DE, with noticeable power gains in the mid and high rpm range. When tested on the Akrapovič in-house dyno, the Slip-On Line (Titanium) produced a power increase of 1.1 kW (1.5 hp) at 6,000 rpm and a torque gain of 1.3 Nm at 6,100 rpm, when compared with a Suzuki V-Strom 800DE equipped with the standard stock system.

Weight has also been reduced through the use of lightweight materials, with the EC/ECE type-approved Slip-On Line (Titanium) delivering a reduction of 23.6% (1.2 kg) over the standard stock V-Strom 800DE exhaust. The dynamic design, lighter weight, and performance increases are complemented by a deep, vivid, and sporty Akrapovič sound, totally befitting the twin cylinder engine.

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