2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 problems, complaints & recalls

2025-03-22 · Tires

“150/70/17, have had a recall on my rear tire for almost a year, and my dealer is doing nothing about it, bike has been parked for almost a year while making payments, i have been more than patient with them and have received no help. i was on a 700 mile ride when i noticed my rear tire rubber separating as if it was melted. i have called my dealer …”

2024-09-30 · Wheels

“i purchased this new motorcycle (2023 suzuki v-strom 800de) from the dealership in march of 2024. i had read numerous post on facebook and other message boards regarding a pending recall covering the rear tire and how the tread was separating from the tire and cause a collision. like numerous others, i stopped riding it and waited for the recall.…”

2024-08-01 · Exterior Lighting

“front headlight (high and low beam) is extremely unsafe and does not provide sufficient illumination for rider when operating at the posted speed limit. the beam of the headlights have dark spots that creates a very unsafe condition. riding with low beam is extremely dangerous, and when the high beam is activated, it does little to solve the prob…”

2024-07-25 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 4,500 mi

“the contact owns a 2023 suzuki v-strom 800 motorcycle. the contact stated while riding at night at approximately 35 mph, the low beam headlight was activated but failed to provide adequate illumination. the contact stated that low beam illumination was very narrow. the contact stated that the high-beam headlight operated as needed but the contact h…”

2024-07-25 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

“the contact owns a 2023 suzuki v-strom 800 motorcycle. the contact stated while riding at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the headlight did not function as intended. the contact stated while riding at night, the headlight illumination was extremely dim and failed to provide adequate illumination to safely operate the motorcycle.…”

2024-01-18 · Exterior Lighting

“vehicle lighting is downright not safe at night. it's somewhat bright but the beam shape is the real issue. while turning the beam dips 'below' where you are cornering, so cannot see anything through the turn. extremely dangerous. adjusting the headlight up slightly helps, but only after it's adjusted high enough to blind other drivers. i hones…”

2023-10-05 · Exterior Lighting

“factory low beam headlights do not adequately light the road to ride safely. lights are adjusted according to owners manual. the amount of light is dangerously weak if rider is forced to ride at night. this bike should not be ridden at night with no city lights to assist visibility. high beams are far too narrow and only serve as warning lights dur…”

2023-09-01 · Exterior Lighting

“the headlight disappears when turning corners. the motorcycle is unrideable at night. the dealership inspected it and they were horrified by it's lack of performance. i contacted the manufacturer and they seem to think that it is street legal. i just don't see how this is possible. does testing/certification involve riding the machine? …”