Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023 vs. KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

Loading...

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023 vs KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023 compared to KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023
KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore84 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke70 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power83 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement776 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,515 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height915 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2023

The V-Strom 800 surprises with a high level of comfort, superior handling and sensible features ex works. The Adventure and DE versions in particular demonstrate touring expertise with character. If you are on the road a lot and attach importance to overview, comfort and utility, this is the right bike for you.

Well thought-out ergonomics with a good overview in city and touring mode

practical suspension with easily adjustable preload

standard features (such as heated grips and panniers) ideal for frequent riders

good balance between comfort and control

Limited tilt angle

Engine mapping very cosy

Rather nervous at low revs

Rough quickshifter

KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

KTM 990 Adventure R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 800 vs KTM 990 Adventure R

Price Suzuki V-Strom 800

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 990 Adventure R

Model year
Current average market prices

Alternative Comparisons

1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH