Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT versus KTM 990 Adventure S

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Suzuki

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT

Adventure
KTM

KTM 990 Adventure S

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2020 bis 2024~
Built von 2006 bis 2009
RRP 14.600 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Precision
  • Engine identical to everyday traffic jams
  • Passage
Pros:
Cons:
  • Display
  • Weight
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.555 mm
Length :
2.265 mm Height : 1.465 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
247 (max: 440 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.570 mm
Seat :
915 mm
Weight :
225 kg

Engine

Motor design: V2 4-stroke 90 degrees 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.037 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: flüssig

Performance

Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 107 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
408 km
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 98 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 95 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 22 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 43 mm (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu-Kastenschwine
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Lattice tube (chromium-molybdenum)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper, radial ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper ( 260 mm)
Rear brake
Disk

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Again, the thought arises: Why do so few people know this bike? Suzuki itself is holding back on the market with novelties, which can be clearly seen in its market shares. Too bad, really a pity. You can, because this mid-range adventure bike clearly shows that the Japanese can create a really good bike, which has its own character.

So off to the test drive. Example ice here: Miner and sons in Tornesch have provided us with the test bike.

Doesn't have to be yellow.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 14.190€ as XT
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: red, yellow, black