| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom | KTM 390 Adventure R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in | - |
| Height | 1335 mm / 52.5 in | - |
| Length | 2285 mm / 89.9 in | - |
| Width | 910 mm / 37.0 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 236 | 165 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 236 Kg / 520 lbs | 165 kg / 364 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph | - |
| Max Power | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm | 33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 23.3 sec / 199 km/h / 123.7 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.2 sec / 181 km/h / 112.5 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 X 66 mm | 89 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Emissions | - | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies | Bosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | - |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR8EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic | PASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain 520-X Ring |
| Primary Drive | - | 86:33 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Steel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks | 43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | WP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 63.1° |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 162 mm / 6.4 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. | Single 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 R19 | 90/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 R17 | 140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoke, aluminium rims |
| Wheels - Front | - | 21 x 1.85 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 18 x 2.5 |