Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs. KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 compared to KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	62.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	915 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability