Which bike is better KTM 390 Adventure [2021] or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

According to our average user rating, KTM 390 Adventure [2021] has a score of 4.6/5 while Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is rated 4.2/5.

Which bike among KTM 390 Adventure [2021] and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is cheaper?

KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier KTM 390 Adventure [2021] or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is heavier (216 kg) than KTM 390 Adventure [2021] (163 kg).

KTM 390 Adventure [2021] vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 390 Adventure [2021] and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT. The ex-showroom price of KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is ₹ 3,28,823 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is ₹ 8,91,275. KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 390 Adventure [2021] and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.

390 Adventure [2021] vs V-Strom 650 XT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	390 Adventure [2021]	V-Strom 650 XT
Price	₹ 3,28,823	₹ 8,91,275
Capacity	373 cc	645 cc
Power	42.3 bhp @ 9000 rpm	69.7 bhp @ 8800 rpm
Economy	28 kmpl	--

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₹ 3,28,823

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₹ 8,91,275

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	42.3 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	69.7 bhp @ 8,800 rpm
Max Torque	37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	62 Nm @ 6,300 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	373	645
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	89	81
Stroke (mm)	60	62.6
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	12.6:1	11.2 : 1
Ignition	Digital	Electronic ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated	Wet, multi-plate type
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.5	3
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	406	500
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	25
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	28	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	180	190

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	260
Calliper Type	Front-4 Piston Radial fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper	Front-Dual, Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 19	110/80 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	130/80 - 17	150/70 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	42
Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock	Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	163	216
Overall Length (mm)	2,154	2,275
Overall Width (mm)	900	910
Overall Height (mm)	1,400	1,405
Wheelbase (mm)	1,430	1,560
Ground Clearance (mm)	200	170
Seat Height (mm)	855	835
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated	Aluminum Twin-Spar Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12 V 8 AH	10Ah Maintenance-Free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	Halogen and Bulb Type
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	TFT Display	Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Loaded with safety electronics like TCS, ABS
- Priced quite well
- Excellent touring motorcycle
- Has a smooth-shifting gearbox
- Comfortable highway riding ergonomics
- Good low speed ride
Could be better
- Misses out on spoke wheels
- Engine misses out on low-end torque
- Not a full blown adventure bike
- Could offer adjustable suspension
- The instrument cluster is outdated

Colors


Available Colours	Orange White	Champion Yellow Pearl Glacier White

Reviews


Overall rating	4.6(110 ratings) 41 reviews	4.2(5 ratings) 2 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.7	3.8
Reliability	4.6	4.0
Performance	4.8	3.8
Service Experience	4.6	3.8
Maintenance cost	4.0	3.8
Extra Features	4.6	3.8

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BEAUTY and BEAST put together

The buying experience was awesome. Rare suspension is a bit stiff. I use it for daily

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Best adv bike in 650cc

Have ridden almost all bikes in the 650cc segment, and trust me v-strom 650xt seems u

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