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

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

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.