2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom vs 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
107.4 hp / 79 kW @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
242 kg / 534 lbs
2025 KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Power
33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
165 kg / 364 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232025
Make ModelSuzuki DL 1050 V-StromKTM 390 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height855mm / 33.7 in870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1555 mm / 61.2 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance165mm / 6.5 in-
Height1515mm / 59.6 in-
Length2265 mm / 89.2 in-
Width940 mm / 37 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)242 165
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal14 L / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight242 kg / 534 lbs165 kg / 364 lbs
Performance
Max Power107.4 hp / 79 kW @ 8500 rpm33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke100 x 66 mm89 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:112.6:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid Cooled
EmissionsEuro 5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionEFI with 49mm throttle bodyBosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body
IgnitionElectronic ignition (transistorized)-
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple-platePASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveRK 525 O-ring chainChain 520-X Ring
Final Drive Ratio2.411 (41/17)-
Gear Ratios1st 3.000 (36/12) 2nd 1.933 (29/15) 3rd 1.500 (27/18) 4th 1.227 (27/22) 5th 1.086 (25/23) 6th 1.000 (24/24)-
Primary Drive-86:33
Primary Drive Ratios1.838 (57/31)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparSteel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe
Suspension - Front43mm KYB inverted telescopic front forks, full adjustable, coil spring, oil damped43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks
Suspension - RearLink-type KYB mono-shock, full adjustable, coil spring, oil dampedWP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks
Rake25°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1°
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in-
Wheel Travel - Front160 mm / 6.3 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear160 mm / 6.3 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm discs, radially mounted 4-piston Tokico calipersSingle
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2-piston Nissin caliperSingle 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper
ABSABS standardBosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode
Tyres - Front110/80R19M/C 59V tubeless90/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S
Tyres - Rear150/70R17M/C 69V tubeless140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S
Wheels10-spoke cast aluminium wheelsWire spoke, aluminium rims
Wheels - Front-21 x 1.85
Wheels - Rear-18 x 2.5