Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs CFMoto 800MT-ES
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and CFMoto 800MT-ES are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The CFMoto 800MT-ES undercuts the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE by about $1,100, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the CFMoto 800MT-ES leads on power with 90 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickSuzuki
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
CFMoto
CFMoto 800MT-ESThe verdict
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE edges it overall at 8.4/10, but the CFMoto 800MT-ES wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
84 hp.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
90 hp and 0.39 hp/kg, the strongest here.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
Our 8/10 at $10,499, the most bike per dollar.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
231 kg with an 825 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Our top score in this matchup at 8.4/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs CFMoto 800MT-ES: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
The CFMoto 800MT-ES makes the most power at 90 hp and 75 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
The CFMoto 800MT-ES is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,499.
Which is lighter, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is the lightest at 230 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
For a new rider we'd point to the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: 84 hp and 230 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
