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Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between V-Strom SX 250 and Himalayan 450. Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 Price starts at Rs.2.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Std and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs.2.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a 1 cylinder, 450 cc Engine can generate 40.02 Ps @ 8000 RPM power. In terms of mileage, V-Strom SX 250 provides a mileage of 32 kmpl (base model), and Himalayan 450 has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants.

V-Strom SX 250 vs Himalayan 450

Key HighlightsSuzuki V-Strom SX 250Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
PriceRs.2.12 LakhRs.2.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity249 cc450 cc
Power26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm40.02 Ps @ 8000 RPM
Mileage/Range32 kmpl30 kmpl
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Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 Std bike
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250
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Rs. 2.12 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
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Rs. 2.85 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    V-Strom SX 250 specificationsHimalayan 450 specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.38 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    3.20 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    17 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    249 cc
    450 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    V-Strom SX 250 Brakes, Suspension & TyresHimalayan 450 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    -
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Spoke
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    -
    Calliper Type
    Front- 2 Piston& Rear- Single Piston Caliper
    -
    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    -
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic& coil spring& oil damped
    Upside Down Fork
    Rear Suspension
    Swing arm type& coil spring& oil damped
    Linkage Type Mono Shock
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90 - 19
    90/90-21
    Rear Tyre Size
    140/70 - 17
    140/80 R17
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    220 mm
    270 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    No

    Instrumentation

    V-Strom SX 250 InstrumentationHimalayan 450 Instrumentation
    Fuel level guage
    checkYes
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    -
    Odometer
    Digital
    -

    Infotainment & Communication

    V-Strom SX 250 Infotainment & CommunicationHimalayan 450 Infotainment & Communication
    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/30000km
    3 Years/30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    V-Strom SX 250 Body & SuspensionHimalayan 450 Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Diamond
    Steel & Twin Spar Tubular Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    V-Strom SX 250 Engine & TransmissionHimalayan 450 Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    249 cc
    450 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke & Single-cylinder & oil-cooled & SOHC
    Liquid Cooled&Single Cylinder& DOHC& 4 Valves
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    0.096 kwh
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    12 V&8 AH
    Range
    432 km/charge
    -
    Top Speed
    140 kmph
    -
    Max Torque
    22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
    40 Nm @ 5500 RPM
    Max Power
    26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm
    40.02 Ps @ 8000 RPM
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -
    Cooling type
    Oil-Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Configuration
    -
    11.5:1
    Bore x Stroke
    76.0mm x 54.9mm
    84 x 81.5 mm

    Comfort & Convenience

    V-Strom SX 250 Comfort & ConvenienceHimalayan 450 Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    No
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    1
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    V-Strom SX 250 SafetyHimalayan 450 Safety
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    checkYes
    Slipper Clutch
    -
    Wet Multi-plate& Slip and Assist

    Dimensions & Capacity

    V-Strom SX 250 Dimensions & CapacityHimalayan 450 Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2180 mm
    2245 mm
    Width
    880 mm
    852 mm
    Height
    1355 mm
    1316 mm
    Wheelbase
    1440 mm
    1510 mm
    Ground Clearance
    205 mm
    230 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    17 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.3 Litres
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    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure Tourer
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    167 kg
    196 kg
    Seat Height
    835 mm
    825 mm

    Pros & Cons

    V-Strom SX 250 Pros & ConsHimalayan 450 Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Looks large for a 250cc bike
    • Excellent punchy performance from Gixxer based engine
    • Comfortable riding posture for both pillion & rider
    • It now boasts stronger built with better hardware.
    • The Himalayan now comes with new features, a digital instrument cluster, LED lighting, riding by wire, 4 ride modes, and others.
    • The new Sherpa 450 engine offers more power and torque .
    • It is always ready to be pushed more .
    • The engine is so refined and offers a good performance .
    • New switchgear is easy to operate and offers better ergonomics.
    Cons
    • More of a soft-trail bike than outright adventure
    • The seat is adjustable but short riders might find it a bit uncomfortable.
    • The spokes wheel with tube tires is prone to getting punctured .
    • It is not a practical daily commuter for city runs.
    • The braking could’ve been better.
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    Detailed Comparison of Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

    Transmission

    Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Himalayan 450 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1355 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has 1316 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Owner Reviews

    • V-Strom SX 250 Review
    • Himalayan 450 Review
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        Rahul Hessa
        1 Year ago
        Review for Suzuki V-Strom SX 250
        3.4
        Think before choose Suzuki Bike is Powerful and comfortable to ride Mileage is okay Worst part is Servicing you will find illiterate unprofessional agent who offers no empathy. They Refused to service my bike in 1st free service I got to move to other city for servicing. So think before choose Suzuki
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        Sujeet
        1 Year ago
        Review for Suzuki V-Strom SX 250
        3.8
        Good bike, being 250cc giving mileage of 38kmpl. Performance is decent.
        Likes (8)
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        Jayasrinath
        1 Year ago
        Review for Suzuki V-Strom SX 250
        4.2
        Feel sad For mileage But very comfortable ride
        Likes (5)
      • AS
        Asif Siddiqui
        2 Year ago
        Review for Suzuki V-Strom SX 250
        3.6
        This bike is simply superb for all road drive as it is very comfortable in handling and easy ride
        Likes (3)
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        Danish
        2 Year ago
        Review for Suzuki V-Strom SX 250
        4.6
        Brand could have worked a bit more on the braking system.
        Likes (7)
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        Kaustubh
        1 Month ago
        Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
        3.0
        Good for long ride and very comfortable odometer is very interesting and useful for navigation suspension and good for off road but mileage is low and in city heating issues.
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        Javeed
        4 Month ago
        Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
        4.4
        The bike is a great option for the industry because it is robust and can handle difficult terrain without posing any significant risks.
        Likes (1)
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        Sadhu Charan sahu
        4 Month ago
        Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
        4.4
        The bike offers a competitive mileage of roughly 30-35 km/l under normal riding conditions, making it a good choice for adventure seekers seeking a balance between performance and fuel efficiency.
        Likes (1)
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        Ramesh chhatrals
        4 Month ago
        Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
        4.4
        Dual-channel ABS for added safety and an analog-digital instrument cluster with a speedometer, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, trip meter, and other information shown are among the bike's standard features.
        Likes (2)
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        Dharmendra Sharma
        4 Month ago
        Review for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
        4.4
        It features a large front headlamp for improved visibility, an elevated rear fender to prevent mud splashing, and a tall windscreen for wind protection.
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      Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Suzuki V-Strom SX 250?
      The on-road price of Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is Rs. 2.38 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
      The on-road price of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is Rs. 3.20 Lakh in New Delhi.