NHTSA Complaint #11604486 — 2023 SUZUKI V-STROM 800

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 had to switch back to low-beam for oncoming vehicle. The contact had taken the motorcycle to a local dealer but was informed that the headlight was working as designed. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500.