| General |
| Year | 2014 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom | KTM 790 Adventure |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 851 mm / 33.5 in | 840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1555 mm / 61.2 in | 1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in | 233 mm / 9.2 in |
| Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | - |
| Length | 2285 mm / 89.96 in | - |
| Width | 865 mm / 34.1 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 228 | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | (Overhaul) 3.5 Litres / 7.4 US pts / 6.2 Imp pts | - |
| Wet Weight | 228 kg / 502.6 lbs | 203 kg / 447 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph | - |
| Max Power | 73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm | 95hp / 70.8 kW |
| Max Torque | 103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in | 799 cc / 48.7 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 66.0mm | 88 mm x 65.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km / 17.4 km/l / 41 US mpg / 49 Imp mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Suzuki Fuel Injection | DKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic | PASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.411 (41/17) | - |
| Primary Drive | - | 45:16 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.838 (57/31) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | WP APEX 43 |
| Suspension - Rear | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Rake | 25° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 64.1° |
| Trail | 109 mm / 4.3 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS | 2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable) |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80R19M/C 59V | 90/90-21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70R17M/C 69V | 150/70-18 |
| Wheels | - | Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.50 x 18 |