Suzuki V Strom Sx vs Kawasaki Klx230r S

Autocar India

Suzuki V Strom Sx

OBD-2B

1.98 lakh

Kawasaki Klx230r S

Standard

1.89 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
18.74 bhp @ 7800 rpm

Max Engine Torque

22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
19.1 Nm @ 6200 rpm

Bore

76 mm
67 mm

Stroke

54.9 mm
66 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

6
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate

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
35.74 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
Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel

Chassis type

Diamond
Perimeter, High-tensile steel

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Telescopic Fork

Rear Suspension Type

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

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 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

Dimensions

Length

2180 mm
2050 mm

Width

880 mm
830 mm

Height

1355 mm
1180 mm

Wheelbase

1440 mm
1370 mm

Seat height

835 mm
900 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
270 mm

Kerb Weight

167 kg
129 kg

Safety

Traction control

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Hazard lights

–

Features

Quickshifter

–

Low Oil Indicator

Navigation

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

No. of Tripmeters

2
–

Shift Light

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stepped Seat

–

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital

Turn Signal

USB Charging Port

Daytime Running Lights

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
–

Battery

Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH
–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Brake/Tail Light

LED
–

Clock

Cruise Control

Low Battery Indicator

Digital Fuel Guage

Electric Start

Keyless Lock

–

Headlamp Type

LED
–

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
–

Engine-kill switch

–

Instrumentation

Tachometer

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Speed

Instrument console

Digital

Trip Meter

Touchscreen

Tachometer Type

Digital

Service due indicator

Gear Indicator