| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom | KTM 890 Adventure R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 880 mm / 34.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1528 mm / 60.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in | 263 mm / 10.4 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 | 210 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 236 Kg / 520 lbs | 210 kg / 464 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph | - |
| Max Power | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 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 | 889 cc / 54.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 X 66 mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless-steel |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | - |
| Lubrication | - | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR8EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic | PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain | 45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Primary Drive | - | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed (quickshifter optional) |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks | 48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | Linkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock |
| Rake | - | 26.3° |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 63.7° |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 162 mm / 6.4 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. | Single 260mm disc |
| ABS | - | Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 R19 | 90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80 |
| Wheels | - | Wire-spoked with aluminium rim |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.50 x 18 |