Suzuki V Strom Sx vs Kawasaki Versys X 300

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

249 cc
296 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Cooling

Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
2 cylinder

Max Engine Power

26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm
38.8 bhp @ 11500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
26 Nm

Bore

76 mm
62 mm

Stroke

54.9 mm
49 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Fueling

–
N/A

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

–
N/A

Gearbox Type

–
Manual

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
17 L

Official Fuel Economy

36 kmpl
None kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

35.5 kmpl
25.61 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

38.1 kmpl
27.28 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.4 L
–

Top Speed

140 kph
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

37.02 kmpl
–

0-60kph

3.5 sec
3.2 sec

0-100kph

9.39 sec
7.54 sec

60-0kph

18.86 m
17.2 m

0-80kph

5.83 sec
4.99 sec

0-40kph

1.97 sec
1.9 sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Diamond
Backbone, High-Tensile Steel

Chassis type

Diamond
Backbone frame, High-tensile steel

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Telescopic Forks

Rear Suspension Type

Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and 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
100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - 17
130/80 - 17

Calliper Type

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

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
290 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
220 mm

Electronic suspension

–
N/A

Radial tyres

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

2180 mm
2170 mm

Width

880 mm
860 mm

Height

1355 mm
1390 mm

Wheelbase

1440 mm
1450 mm

Seat height

835 mm
815 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
180 mm

Kerb Weight

167 kg
179 kg

Adjustable seat height

–
N/A

Safety

Traction control

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Side-stand engine cut-off

Hazard lights

Combined Braking System

–

Cornering ABS

–

Side-stand indicator

–

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

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
–

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

Instrumentation

Tachometer

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Speed

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Touchscreen

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Service due indicator

Gear Indicator

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Fuel gauge

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–