Suzuki Motorcycle India recently announced the launch of the new V-Strom SX 250 in the market. The new two-wheeler uses the same engine and platform as the popular Gixxer 250 range, but has several new equipment that certifies it as an adventure touring model. It takes on the likes of other similar range adventure models like Royal Enfield Himalayan, BMW G 310 GS and KTM 250 Adventure. In the report below, we compare it with the Himalayan to see how the two perform against each other in terms of technical specifications.
While the Suzuki V-Strom comes with a single-cylinder, 249 cc engine, the Himalayan gets a larger displacement 411 cc single-cylinder engine. Output from the V-Strom is recorded at 26.5 Bhp and 22.2 Nm, while the Himalayan makes 24.3 Bhp and 32 Nm of peak torque. The latter clearly exceeds the V-Strom in terms of engine output. However, where the Himalayan only gets a 5-speed transmission, the V-Strom gets a 6-speed transmission.
Dimensions, Features and Weight: The Suzuki V-Strom has a seat height of 835 mm, while the Himalayan gets a seat height of 800 mm, which makes it easy to jump over the Himalayan. In terms of ground clearance, the V-Strom has a clearance of 205 mm while the Himalayan has a bigger clearance of 220 mm, giving the latter an edge when it comes to off-road riding.
However, the Himalayan weighs more than 199 kg (curb), while the V-Strom weighs only 167 kg, which makes it easy to ride.
In terms of features, the V-Strom gets a fully digital instrument console which is again carried over from the Gixxer series. This screen can also be paired with a smartphone via Bluetooth, similarly, the Himalayan also gets a Bluetooth enabled semi-digital console that gets the company’s patented Tripper navigation system.
cost:
V-Strom SX Price 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) while Himalayan is priced at Rs. from 2.14 lakh 2.22 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).