KTM 790 Adventure R vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Refined engine Impressive aerodynamics Great stability Read More
Things we don't like	--	Not much aggressive off-road For experienced riders only Windscreen adjustment tough  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	799 cc	1037 cc
Maximum Power	95 hp	99 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20 L	20 L
Maximum Torque	88 Nm	101 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	PASC Slipper Clutch	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Bore X Stroke	88 mm x 65.7 mm	100 mm x 66 mm
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power	8000 rpm	8000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
Compression Ratio	--	11.5:1
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	880 mm	850 mm
Ground Clearance	263 mm	160 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	189 kg	--
Height	--	1465 mm
Kerb Weight	--	247 kg
Length	--	2265 mm
Width	--	940 mm
Wheel Base	--	1555 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Electronic Ignition

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	240 mm	--
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR 48 Preload	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PDS Hydraulic Preload	Link Type
Suspension Travel(Rear)	240 mm	--

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	90/90 R21	110/80 R19
Front Wheel Size	R21	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	150/70 R18	150/70 R17

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	MTC, Cornering ABS MTC, Cornering ABS	--
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road, Touring Off Road, Touring	Touring Touring
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Yes	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Chromium-Molybdenum Chromium-Molybdenum	--
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	No

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	No	No