2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

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 790 Adventure 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
95hp / 70.8 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232025
Make ModelSuzuki DL 1050 V-StromKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Seat Height855mm / 33.7 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1555 mm / 61.2 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance165mm / 6.5 in233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1515mm / 59.6 in-
Length2265 mm / 89.2 in-
Width940 mm / 37 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)242 203
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight242 kg / 534 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Max Power107.4 hp / 79 kW @ 8500 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 66 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionEFI with 49mm throttle bodyDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
IgnitionElectronic ignition (transistorized)-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple-platePASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping 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-45:16
Primary Drive Ratios1.838 (57/31)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm KYB inverted telescopic front forks, full adjustable, coil spring, oil dampedWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearLink-type KYB mono-shock, full adjustable, coil spring, oil dampedWP APEX - Monoshock
Rake25°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in-
Wheel Travel - Front160 mm / 6.3 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear160 mm / 6.3 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm discs, radially mounted 4-piston Tokico calipers2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2-piston Nissin caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSABS standardBosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front110/80R19M/C 59V tubeless90/90-21
Tyres - Rear150/70R17M/C 69V tubeless150/70-18
Wheels10-spoke cast aluminium wheelsSpoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18