Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 vs KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In terms of engine and drive train, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 features a V2 engine with a displacement of 1037ccm, delivering a power of 107 HP and a torque of 100 Nm. It has an electric starter and a chain transmission. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is equipped with an in-line twin-cylinder engine with a displacement of 799ccm, producing a power of 95 HP and a torque of 88 Nm. It also has an electric starter and a chain transmission.

When it comes to suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. However, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 features Kayaba suspension components with a diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 160 mm at both ends. The KTM 790 Adventure 2020, on the other hand, comes with WP suspension components with a diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 200 mm at the front and rear.

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

In terms of chassis, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 has an aluminum frame with a twin-tube design, a rake of 64.7 degrees, and a trail of 109 mm. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 features a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular, load-bearing engine design, a rake of 64.1 degrees, and a trail of 107.8 mm.

Both motorcycles are equipped with double disk brakes at the front. In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 and the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 feature ABS and traction control. However, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 offers additional features such as riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 150 mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1555 mm, a seat height of 855 mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 has a front tire diameter of 21 inches, a rear tire width of 150 mm, and a rear tire diameter of 18 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1509 mm, a seat height of 830 mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In terms of strengths, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 is praised for its great V2 engine performance, good wind protection, pleasant seating comfort, and great long-distance capability. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is commended for its engine with manners and character, enormously high chassis stability, brakes without reproach, tremendous off-road capabilities, and low average consumption.

However, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 has a weakness in terms of deficits in the equipment, as some details from the XT version are unfortunately missed. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is criticized for its unattractive surcharge policy and the original seat not being optimally shaped.

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020
KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore100 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power107 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque100 NmTorque88 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,037 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel160 mmTravel200 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel160 mmTravel200 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine
RakeRake64.7 degreeRake64.1 degree
TrailTrail109 mmTrail107.8 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,509 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height855 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

In 2020, the V-Strom was improved in a number of ways. The look now fits the great motorbike better and also exudes more attention to detail. The heart of the bike, the engine, is still just as much fun as before. A great power unit! It doesn't overtax, but provides a lot of riding pleasure! It is suitable for everyday use, but also offers a lot of charisma!

Great V2 engine that is completely convincing in practice

good wind protection

pleasant seating comfort

great long-distance capability.

Deficits in the equipment - some details from the XT are unfortunately missed

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road and off-road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages.

Engine with manners AND character

Enormously high chassis stability

Brakes without reproach

Tremendous off-road capabilities

Low average consumption.

Unattractive surcharge policy

original seat not optimally shaped

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 1050 vs KTM 790 Adventure

There are a few key differences between a Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 and a KTM 790 Adventure 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 is about 23% higher. A Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 experiences a loss of 280 GBP in one year and 210 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 720 GBP and 770 GBP for a KTM 790 Adventure 2020. Compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2020 there are less Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 6 compared to 18. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Adventure with 101 days compared to 127 days for the Suzuki V-Strom 1050. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 10 reviews for the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and 20 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure since model year 2019. The first review for the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 was published on 30/01/2020 and now has more than 104,400 views. This compares to more than 53,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Adventure published on 06/10/2018.

Price Suzuki V-Strom 1050

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Price KTM 790 Adventure

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