2018 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

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 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 650 V-StromKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1560 mm / 61.4 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance175 mm / 6.9 in263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1405mm / 55.3 in-
Length2275 mm / 89.5 in-
Width910 mm / 35.8 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)216 210
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 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque-100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement645 cc / 39.4 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 Stroke81 x 62.6 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio11.2:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel InductionFuel InjectionDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionElectronic Ignition -
LubricationWet sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain, DID525V8, 118 links45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio3.133 (47 / 15)-
Primary Drive-39:75
Primary Drive Ratios2.088 (71 / 34)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearLink type, with adjustable rebound and spring preloadLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake26°26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in-
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear160 mm / 6.3 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers, ABS2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABSSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front110/80R19M/C 59H90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear150/70R17M/C 69H150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels-Wire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18