Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
The Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 and the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 are both enduro motorcycles that offer powerful engines and advanced rider assistance systems. However, there are several differences between the two models.
In terms of engine specifications, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 has a bore of 100 mm and a stroke of 66 mm, resulting in an engine displacement of 1037 ccm. It produces 100 HP of engine power and 103 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has a larger bore of 103 mm and a shorter stroke of 63 mm, resulting in a displacement of 1050 ccm. It offers a higher engine power of 125 HP and a torque of 109 Nm.
Both motorcycles feature a chain transmission and have upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension and monoshock absorbers for the rear suspension. The Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 has an aluminum frame, while the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has a chromium-molybdenum frame. The frame type of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 is twin-spar, while the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has a tubular frame type.
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 offers traction control as standard. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 offers ABS, riding modes, and adjustable traction control.
Both motorcycles have a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm. The rear tire diameter is 17 inches for both models. The wheelbase of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 is 1555 mm, while the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1560 mm. Both motorcycles have a kerb weight of 228 kg and fuel tank capacities of 20 liters for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 and 23 liters for the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
In terms of strengths, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 has a powerful engine, traction control as standard, very good brakes, a taut yet comfortable chassis, great touring capability, and complete instrumentation. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has a very powerful and cultivated engine with a wide rev range, performance modes, the ability to switch off ABS, adjustable traction control, agile and safe handling, adjustable ergonomics, a height-adjustable windshield, low weight, and a comparatively low price.
However, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 has some weaknesses, such as a windshield that creates turbulence on the head, an engine that runs out of breath in the upper rev range, and arbitrary optics. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has weaknesses in terms of optics that seem outdated compared to the new 1290 Super Adventures and a suspension fork that is not adjustable.
In conclusion, while both the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 and the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 are capable enduro motorcycles, they have distinct differences in terms of engine specifications, frame type, advanced rider assistance systems, and strengths and weaknesses.
Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015
In the large enduro segment, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 occupies the position of the cheapest offer, yet you don't have to do without anything - even traction control and ABS are included as standard. Excellent brakes, great comfort and a wonderfully powerful V-twin engine are ingredients that should please almost everyone. The fact that it doesn't play in the top league with 100 hp is made up for by the wonderful power delivery, which ensures a relaxed climate on long journeys. Only the wind protection is not optimal with the original windshield; one should invest in the affordable, somewhat larger windshield.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 1000 vs KTM 1090 Adventure
There are a few key differences between a Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 and a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is about 29% higher. A Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 experiences a loss of 390 USD in one year and 300 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 990 USD and 490 USD for a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018. Compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 there are more Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 10 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a Suzuki V-Strom 1000 with 76 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 1090 Adventure. Since model year 2005 1000PS.de editors have written 40 reviews for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure since model year 2017. The first review for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 was published on 7/23/2002 and now has more than 6,300 views. This compares to more than 32,200 views for the first review on KTM 1090 Adventure published on 10/12/2016.
