Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs vs Ktm 790 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs vs Ktm 790 Adventure. Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs: 99 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ generation) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ktm 790 Adventure: 95 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs
Ktm 790 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
99 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
99 hp @ 8,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
88 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider)
200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ generation)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs
8.0/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that rarely disappoints experienced riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Excellent low-rev torque
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Throttle bodies need periodic sync
−Basic electronics versus rivals
−Rear subframe cracking risk
Ktm 790 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size ADV money can buy used, caveat emptor."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Valve checks get expensive
−Fuel range disappointingly short
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