KTM 390 Adventure X 2025 vs. Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

KTM 390 Adventure X 2025

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

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Technical Specifications KTM 390 Adventure X 2025 compared to Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

KTM 390 Adventure X 2025

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

KTM 390 Adventure X 2025

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	90 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	38 HP
Torque	Torque	39 Nm	Torque	37 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	46 mm	Throttle Bore	42 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	398.7 ccm	Displacement	398 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	280 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	296 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	62.5 degree	Rake	62.5 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	270 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	100 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	120 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,464 mm	Wheelbase	1,495 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	8.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	430 km	Range	248 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	79 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	82 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.4 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.5 l/100km
Euro Norm	Euro Norm	Euro 5+	Euro Norm	Euro 5+
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	272 mm	Ground clearance	300 mm

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Adventure X 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki DR-Z4S 2025

The Suzuki DR-Z4S is an all-round successful comeback - not a shallow retro rehash, but a consistently modernised further development of a popular and proven concept. It remains true to its line: robust, easy to use, versatile and yet capable of many things. It is a bike for a small niche of riders, between hard enduro riders and adventure bike riders. For this niche, however, it fills an important gap as a true dual sport bike and hardly allows itself any weaknesses. The most critical points are the remaining 5-speed transmission and the high price. Whether these points discourage a purchase or whether the DR-Z4S is still worthwhile as a legend and versatile vehicle remains a matter of taste.

Great, smooth yet powerful engine that makes off-road riding easy

Beautifully responsive KYB suspension with a wide adjustment range

Good-natured yet agile handling

Excellent gravel mode of the traction control

Intuitive operation of the electronics

Active ergonomics

Good country road and long-distance qualities

Nicely controllable brakes

Fills a gap in the motorbike segment

Long gear ratio as limit for tough off-road use

Fork preload not adjustable

Handlebars a little low for tall riders around 1.90 metres