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LOADING
Loading limit
• Loading the motorcycle will affect the
handling and safety characteristics of the
motorcycle.
• Never exceed the G.V.W.R. (Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating) of this motorcycle.
The G.V.W.R. is the maximum combined
weight of the machine, accessories, pay-
load, rider and passenger. When select-
ing your accessories, keep in mind the
weight of the rider as well as the weight
of the accessories. The additional weight
of the accessories may not only create
an unsafe riding condition but may also
affect the riding stability.
V-STROM 800DE
G.V.W.R.: 430 kg (948 lbs)
at the tire pressure (cold)
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear: 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm
2
, 41 psi)
V-STROM 800
G.V.W.R.: 430 kg (948 lbs)
at the tire pressure (cold)
Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
2
, 42 psi)
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can
cause loss of motorcycle control and a
crash.
Follow loading limits and loading guide-
lines in this manual.