Kawasaki Klx230r S vs Suzuki V Strom Sx

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

233 cc
249 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Cooling

Air Cooled
Oil Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

18.74 bhp @ 7800 rpm
26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm

Max Engine Torque

19.1 Nm @ 6200 rpm
22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm

Bore

67 mm
76 mm

Stroke

66 mm
54.9 mm

Number of Gears

6
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate

Spark Plugs

–
1 Per Cylinder

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

7.5 L
12 L

User Reported Mileage

35.74 kmpl
37.02 kmpl

Official Fuel Economy

–
36 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
35.5 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
38.1 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
2.4 L

Top Speed

–
140 kph

Auto Start/Stop

–

0-60kph

–
3.5 sec

0-100kph

–
9.39 sec

60-0kph

–
18.86 m

0-80kph

–
5.83 sec

0-40kph

–
1.97 sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel
Diamond

Chassis type

Perimeter, High-tensile steel
Diamond

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Fork
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

Rear Suspension Type

Uni-Trak with spring preload adjustability
Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Spoke
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubed
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

2.75 - 21 45P
100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

4.10 - 18 59P
140/70 - 17

Front Wheel Size

21 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

290 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
220 mm

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Calliper Type

–
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Dimensions

Length

2050 mm
2180 mm

Width

830 mm
880 mm

Height

1180 mm
1355 mm

Wheelbase

1370 mm
1440 mm

Seat height

900 mm
835 mm

Ground Clearance

270 mm
205 mm

Kerb Weight

129 kg
167 kg

Safety

Traction control

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–
Dual channel

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Hazard lights

–

Features

Pillion Footrest

USB Charging Port

Turn Signal

Tripmeters Type

Digital

Tripmeter

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Shift Light

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Backrest

Pass-light switch

Electric Start

Clock

Cruise Control

Daytime Running Lights

Digital Fuel Guage

Odometer

Low Battery Indicator

Low Oil Indicator

Navigation

Quickshifter

–

No. of Tripmeters

–
2

Stepped Seat

–

Antilock Braking System

–
Dual Channel ABS

Battery

–
Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Brake/Tail Light

–
LED

Keyless Lock

–

Headlamp Type

–
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

–
LED

Engine-kill switch

–

Instrumentation

Service due indicator

Instrument console

Digital

Gear Indicator

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Speed