KTM 690 Enduro 2009 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

KTM 690 Enduro 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 Enduro 2009 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

KTM 690 Enduro 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

KTM 690 Enduro 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	84 mm
Engine power	Engine power	63 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	654 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,498 mm	Wheelbase	1,515 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Enduro 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

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