2018 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom 2018 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
216 kg / 476 lbs
2025 KTM 790 Adventure 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
95hp / 70.8 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2017 - 182025
Make ModelSuzuki DL 650 V-StromKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1560 mm / 61.4 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance175 mm / 6.9 in233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1405mm / 55.3 in-
Length2275 mm / 89.5 in-
Width910 mm / 35.8 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)216 203
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Oil Capacity3.0 L (3.2 / 2.6 US / Imp qt)-
Wet Weight216 kg / 476 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Max Power-95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque-87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement645 cc / 39.4 cu-in799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke81 x 62.6 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio11.2:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionFuel InjectionDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
IgnitionElectronic Ignition -
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain, DID525V8, 118 linksChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio3.133 (47 / 15)-
Primary Drive-45:16
Primary Drive Ratios2.088 (71 / 34)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm Telescopic, coil spring, oil dampedWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearLink type, with adjustable rebound and spring preloadWP APEX - Monoshock
Rake26°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in-
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear160 mm / 6.3 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers, ABS2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABSSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front110/80R19M/C 59H90/90-21
Tyres - Rear150/70R17M/C 69H150/70-18
Wheels-Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18