2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom vs 2025 KTM 890 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 890 Adventure R 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 464 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20232025
Make ModelSuzuki DL 1050 V-StromKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height855mm / 33.7 in880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1555 mm / 61.2 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance165mm / 6.5 in263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1515mm / 59.6 in-
Length2265 mm / 89.2 in-
Width940 mm / 37 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)242 210
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight242 kg / 534 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Max Power107.4 hp / 79 kW @ 8500 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 66 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel InductionEFI with 49mm throttle bodyDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionElectronic ignition (transistorized)-
LubricationWet sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple-platePASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveRK 525 O-ring chain45:16 Chain 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-39:75
Primary Drive Ratios1.838 (57/31)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
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 damped48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearLink-type KYB mono-shock, full adjustable, coil spring, oil dampedLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake25°26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in-
Wheel Travel - Front160 mm / 6.3 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear160 mm / 6.3 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm discs, radially mounted 4-piston Tokico calipers2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2-piston Nissin caliperSingle 260mm disc
ABSABS standardBosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front110/80R19M/C 59V tubeless90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70R17M/C 69V tubeless150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels10-spoke cast aluminium wheelsWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18