2018 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom 2018 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502.6 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
Year2017 - 182025
Make ModelSuzuki DL 1000 V-StromKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height840 mm / 33.1 in880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1,535 mm / 60.4 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.5 in263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1410 mm / 55.5 in-
Length2285 mm / 89.96 in-
Width865 mm / 34.1 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)228 210
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Oil Capacity(Overhaul) 3.5 Litres / 7.4 US pts / 6.2 Imp pts-
Wet Weight228 kg / 502.6 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Max Power73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft @ 4000 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 cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 66.0mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio11.3:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel InductionSuzuki Fuel InjectionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionElectronic ignition-
LubricationWet sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, hydraulicPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio2.411 (41/17)-
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 - Front40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearLink type, coil spring, oil dampedLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake25.7°26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail109 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 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front110/80R19M/C 59V90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70R17M/C 69V150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
WheelsWire spokedWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18