KTM 890 Adventure vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Refined engine Impressive aerodynamics Great stability Read More
Things we don't like	--	Not much aggressive off-road For experienced riders only Windscreen adjustment tough  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	889 cc	1037 cc
Maximum Power	103 hp	99 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20 L	20 L
Maximum Torque	100 Nm	101 Nm
Engine Type	Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine
Clutch Type	PASC Slipper Clutch	--
Bore X Stroke	90.7 mm x 68.8 mm	100 mm x 66 mm
Lubrication System	Forced Oil	Wet Sump
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8000 rpm	8000 rpm
Compression Ratio	--	11.5:1

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	233 mm	160 mm
Dry Weight	196 kg	--
Seat Height	830 mm	850 mm
Length	--	2265 mm
Kerb Weight	--	247 kg
Height	--	1465 mm
Width	--	940 mm
Wheel Base	--	1555 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	Electronic Ignition

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	200 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Link Type

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R21	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre	--	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	--	150/70 R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road, Touring Off Road, Touring	Touring Touring
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	MTC MTC	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Yes	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	No
Body Frame Type	Chromium-Molybdenum Chromium-Molybdenum	--
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc