KTM 990 Adventure S 2009 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

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Technical Specifications KTM 990 Adventure S 2009 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009
Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke62.4 mmStroke70 mm
Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power83 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque95 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height915 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity22 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

For years, Suzuki was the brand that offered nice bikes at a good price/performance ratio. With the Suzuki GSX-8S, the brand is much more self-confident. It presents itself as high-quality, mature and places itself at the top of a hard-fought class. The unspectacular performance data and the relatively high weight tarnish the picture only briefly. During the test rides, the Suzuki was completely convincing. A really good motorbike.

Full-grown and high-quality overall concept

high-torque engine

first-class running culture, stable handling, overall very high-quality impression

Very good seat

Great nakedbike riding position

Good and precise quickshifter

high-quality controls

very good display

Suspension offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite lack of adjustment options

Good ergonomics

Quickshifter and gearstick require a little more operating force than usual

Motorbike somewhat heavier than other bikes in this class

ABS controls very defensively

Engine has no rev reserves upwards

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Adventure S vs Suzuki GSX-8S

Price KTM 990 Adventure S

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Price Suzuki GSX-8S

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