Kawasaki Versys-X 300 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 and the Suzuki V-Strom SX. The Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper, retailing at Rs 200,382 whereas the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 sells at Rs 349,000. The Suzuki V-Strom SX has the smaller engine here, at 249cc, producing 26.1bhp and , while the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is powered by a 296cc engine which produces 26.1bhp and . Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
349,000
Ex-Showroom Price
200,382
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 296 cc 249 cc
Weight 175 kg 167 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 litres 12 litres
BHP 38.8 bhp @ 11,500 rpm 26.1 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 19 inch 19 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubed Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Spoke Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 litres 12 litres
Ground Clearance 180 mm 205 mm
Kerb Weight 175 kg 167 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity -- 2.4 litres
Seat Height 815 mm 835 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,450 mm 1,440 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 36,000 km 30,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 3 year 2 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery 12V 8Ah (10HR) Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio 10.6:1 10.7 : 1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Oil Cooled
Cylinders 2 1
Displacement 296 cc 249 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2B BS6 Phase 2B
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 38.8 bhp @ 11,500 rpm 26.1 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Max Torque 26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm 22.2 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Mileage - ARAI -- 36 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported -- 37 kmpl
Riding Modes No No
Riding Range -- 432 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed -- 140 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) -- 30-45
1st Service (km) -- 750-1000 km
2nd Service (Days) -- 165-180
2nd Service (Kms) -- 4500-5000
3rd Service (Days) -- 350-365
3rd Service (Kms) -- 9500-10000
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services -- 3
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Backbone, High-Tensile Steel Diamond
Front Suspension Telescopic Forks Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No No
Rear Suspension Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- --
Automatic Start Stop No No
Average Fuel Consumption Yes --
Average Speed -- No
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts No Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control No No
Distance to Empty Yes No
Document Storage No --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes --
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light -- Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation No Turn by Turn Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes No
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type Halogen Bulb LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Semi-Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock No No
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity No Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Yes Stepped Seat
Quickshifter No No
Real Time Mileage Indicator Yes --
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start No No
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Analogue Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control No No
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port -- Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking No Last Park Location
Voice Assist No --
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