Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023 Maintenance Schedule
The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for air filter, valve clearance, general maintenance, oil, tires, spark plugs, coolant, drive chain maintenance and brake fluid. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Suzuki Motorcycles Australia official owner's manual PDF (V-STROM 800/800DE, MAINTENANCE CHART pages printed 3-6/3-7 [non-Oceania] and 3-8/3-9 ["For Europe and Oceania countries"]) (this document covers model years 2023–2025): suzukimotorcycles.com.au
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air cleaner element | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 36,000 km | Easy | Inspect/replace non-woven air cleaner element every 12000 km (I), replacing at 36000 km (R); if fitted with the polyester foam element instead, clean every 12000 km. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearances on cold engine every 24000 km. |
| Fuel hose inspection | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose condition every 12000 km; replace every 4 years regardless of mileage. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 24,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil filter every 24000 km, including an initial replacement at 1000 km. |
| PAIR (air supply) system inspection | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Inspect PAIR (Pulsed-air AIR supply) system every 24000 km. |
| Radiator hose inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect radiator hoses every 12000 km. |
| Brake hose inspection | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hoses every 12000 km; replace every 4 years regardless of mileage. |
| Tires inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire tread depth, condition, and pressure every 12000 km. |
| General lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Lubricate pivot points, stands, and control linkages every 1000 km. |
| Spoke wheel inspection (800DE) | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect 21-inch wire spoke wheel tension every 12000 km, including an initial check at 1000 km. |
| Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler mounting bolts every 12000 km, including an initial check at 1000 km. |
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil every 12000 km, including an initial change at 1000 km. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 12,000 km | Moderate | Replace iridium spark plugs every 12000 km. |
| Evaporative emission control system inspection | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system every 24000 km, if equipped. |
| Throttle valve synchronization | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Synchronize throttle valves every 12000 km. |
| Engine coolant replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 48,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect coolant level regularly; replace Suzuki Super Long Life Coolant (blue) every 4 years/48000 km, or every 2 years/24000 km for green/other coolant. |
| Clutch cable play inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust clutch cable play every 12000 km. |
| Drive chain inspection & lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain slack and lubricate chain every 1000 km. |
| Brakes general inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect brake system (pads, discs, ABS) every 12000 km, including an initial check at 1000 km. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect brake fluid level every year or 6000 km; replace fluid every 2 years. |
| Steering inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect steering head bearings and play every 12000 km, including an initial check at 1000 km. |
| Front fork inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front fork operation and for oil leakage every 12000 km. |
| Rear suspension inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect rear suspension linkage and shock absorber every 12000 km. |
| Chassis bolts and nuts tightening | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Tighten chassis bolts and nuts every 12000 km, including an initial check at 1000 km. |
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