Suzuki V-Strom SX User Reviews

Autocar India

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The Suzuki V-Strom SX may be a dated machine, but it is a great option for someone who wants a relaxed, reliable and fuel-efficient touring machine. If you are open to considering other form factors aside from the adventure bike style, there are some other machines that will fit the bill for your usage as well. In the neo-retro space, the TVS Ronin, Honda CB350 models and Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350 will be good options to consider with their relaxed riding triangles, smooth and torquey engines, as well as plush suspension setups. These bikes won't be as fuel-efficient as the V-Strom, but the drop isn't going to be too drastic either. Take a test ride of these bikes before you make a decision.

Autocar India

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Since you are looking at ADV-style bikes, we recommend you consider the TVS Apache RTX 300, as it will be available within your budget. The RTX is a comfortable, feature-loaded, and powerful motorcycle that is priced close to smaller, less feature-rich bikes and therefore warrants serious consideration.If you want to stick with a Japanese brand instead, between the Honda NX200 and Suzuki V-Strom SX you've shortlisted, the Suzuki makes for the better all-rounder. Take a test ride of these three to see which one suits you best.

Autocar India

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All the bikes you are considering are great options and have reasonable servicing costs. The CB350 H'ness is a relaxed, comfortable retro bike with a smooth, torquey engine. The Honda NX200 is a tall, quasi-ADV based on the Hornet 2.0 street bike, which means it will be suitable for daily use. The Gixxer and V-Strom SX from Suzuki are refined, punchy machines that are also fuel-efficient and quite reliable. A test ride of all 4 is in order so that you can decide which is the best option for your needs.

Autocar India

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Since this will be his first bike, we recommend getting a bike with dual-channel ABS (at the very least) in terms of safety features. Keeping his physique in mind, bikes like the Hero Xpulse 200 / 210, Royal Enfield Bullet / Classic 350, TVS Ronin, Honda CB350 trio and Suzuki V-Strom SX will be good options to consider. Do take him for test rides of all of these so he can decide which one fits him best.

Autocar India

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The TVS Apache RTX 300 is a great option because it is comfortable, quick, reasonably fuel-efficient when ridden sensibly, and comes at a great price for everything you get with it. The Hero Xpulse 210 is another great option because it gives you lovely comfort and genuine off-road capability with peppy performance.The Suzuki V-Strom SX is a simple but sorted bike; however, in comparison to these two, it feels a little too simple and also not as comfortable, which is why we would recommend you choose between the TVS and the Hero. Take a test ride of these two before you decide.