In India, the affordable adventure tourer segment is gaining popularity, and many people are looking for budget tourer motorcycles. Every motorcycle brand is making a name for itself in the affordable adventure tourer segment, and Suzuki is the most recent addition. The V-Strom SX 250 adventure tourer from the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 2.11 lakh. It directly competes with the KTM 250 Adventure in terms of price and specifications. Here's is a quick comparison of Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX vs KTM 250 Adventure .
Suzuki V-Strom SX vs KTM 250 Adventure Specifications
There are a lot of similarities between these two motorcycles and they both comes with a decent motor to give you enough power and torque for your adventure.
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| Specifications | Suzuki V-Strom SX | KTM 250 Adventure |
| Engine | 249cc Oil-Cooled, Single Cylinder Engine | 248.8cc. Liquid-Cooled, Single Cylinder Engine |
| Power | 26.5 bhp | 29.5 bhp |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
The main difference here is that the V-Strom's engine is oil-cooled, while the Adventure's is fully liquid-cooled. As a result, the output figures varied slightly, with the KTM mill having a little advantage in terms of power and torque.
Suzuki V-Strom SX vs KTM 250 Adventure - Dimensions
By looks, both bikes look similar but they do have minor differences in weight, and wheelbase. Here are the dimensions of both bikes.
| Dimensions | Suzuki V-Strom SX | KTM 250 Adventure |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 167 kg | 177 kg |
| Seat Height | 835 mm | 855 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 12 litres | 14.5 litres |
The V-Strom has a 30 mm longer wheelbase and weighs 10 kg less than the KTM 250 ADV, making it easier to maneuver. The KTM ADV now has a larger fuel tank, which will be beneficial for longer rides.
Suzuki V-Strom SX vs KTM 250 Adventure - Suspension, Tyres and Brakes
| Suzuki V-Strom SX | KTM Adventure 250 | |
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre Size | 140/70-17 | 130/80-17 |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | Upside-down fork |
| Rear Suspesion | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Front Brakes | Disc | Disc, 320mm |
| Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc, 230mm |
Most of the components of both bikes are similar. The 250 Adventure has a KTM-designed trellis perimeter frame, whilst the Strom has a single-downtube frame.
Suzuki V-Strom SX vs KTM 250 Adventure - Pricing
| Suzuki V-Strom SX | KTM 250 Adventure | |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 2.11 lakh | Rs 2.35 lakh |
The Suzuki V-Strom SX is over Rs 20,000 cheaper than the KTM 250 Adventure, which costs Rs 2.35 lakh.
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