KTM 1050 Adventure vs Suzuki GSX 1100 EF (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 1050 Adventurestacks up against the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1050 AdventureSuzuki GSX 1100 EF
Model year20161987
Price
Engine1050 cc1135 cc
Horsepower95 hp122 hp
Weight212 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. BremoDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Bremo.Single disc
Tires110/90-16 / 130/90-17

KTM 1050 Adventure vs Suzuki GSX 1100 EF — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1050 Adventure and the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1050 Adventure brings 95 hp in a 212 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX 1100 EF counters with 122 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: