KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

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Overview - KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore103 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke63 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power71 HP
TorqueTorque107 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)230 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)213 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

KTM 1050 Adventure 2016

In my opinion, the KTM 1050 Adventure picks up where the 990 Adventure left off a few years ago: Around 100 hp of power, playful handling and as much or as little electronics as is currently state-of-the-art. The engine is anything but weak, ABS and traction control regulate safely and inconspicuously and the handling is extremely fun-oriented, partly because of the relatively narrow tyres. And all this at a price that is only undercut by a few competitors in the league of big touring enduros. Sad as it may be, the two 1190 Adventures and, above all, the flagship 1290 Super Adventure, have soared in price to very high levels. And that is precisely why the KTM 1050 Adventure is perhaps the most coherent of the four Adventure models.

Powerful, refined engine

disengageable ABS

adjustable traction control

agile handling

adjustable ergonomics

prestigious looks similar to the big sisters

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively affordable price.

Rev limiter kicks in at 8500 revs

chassis a little too soft for off-road use

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1050 Adventure vs Suzuki V-Strom 650

Price KTM 1050 Adventure

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 650

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