Suzuki V Strom Sx vs Kawasaki Klx230 S

Autocar India

Suzuki V Strom Sx

OBD-2B

1.98 lakh

Kawasaki Klx230 S

Standard

2.19 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

249 cc
233 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Cooling

Oil Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm
19 hp @ 7800 rpm

Max Engine Torque

22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
19 Nm @ 6400 rpm

Bore

76 mm
67 mm

Stroke

54.9 mm
66 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet, multi disc

Fueling

–
Fuel-Injected

Aspiration

–
Naturally Aspirated

Reverse gear

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
7.5 L

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

User Reported Mileage

37.02 kmpl
36 kmpl

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

Diamond
Tubular, semi-double cradle

Chassis type

Diamond
Semi Double Cradle

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension Type

Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped
Uni-Trak swingarm

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Spoke

Wheel Construction

Alloy
–

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubed

Front Tyre Size

100/90 - 19
2.75 - 21 45P

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - 17
4.10 - 18 59P

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
21 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
290 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
230 mm

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
290 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
230 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 21 inch, Rear - 18 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Dimensions

Length

2180 mm
2080 mm

Width

880 mm
830 mm

Height

1355 mm
1110 mm

Wheelbase

1440 mm
1350 mm

Seat height

835 mm
830 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
220 mm

Kerb Weight

167 kg
139 kg

Safety

Traction control

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Single Channel

Side-stand engine cut-off

Hazard lights

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Features

Quickshifter

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

Navigation

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Shift Light

–

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stepped Seat

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Turn Signal

USB Charging Port

–

Daytime Running Lights

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS

Battery

Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH
–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Clock

Cruise Control

Low Battery Indicator

–

Digital Fuel Guage

Electric Start

Keyless Lock

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Engine-kill switch

Luggage Panniers

–

Audio System

–

Instrumentation

Tachometer

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Speed

–

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Touchscreen

Tachometer Type

Digital

Service due indicator

–

Gear Indicator

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Speedometer

–
Digital

Shift Indicator

–

Fuel gauge

–