Suzuki V-Strom SX vs TVS Apache RTX

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Suzuki V-Strom SX and the TVS Apache RTX. The TVS Apache RTX is cheaper, retailing at Rs 199,000 whereas the Suzuki V-Strom SX sells at Rs 200,382. The Suzuki V-Strom SX has the smaller engine here, at 249cc, producing 35.5bhp and , while the TVS Apache RTX is powered by a 299cc engine which produces 26.1bhp and . The TVS Apache RTX has a claimed mileage of 32 kmpl and the Suzuki V-Strom SX has a claimed mileage of 36kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
200,382
Ex-Showroom Price
199,000
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 249 cc 299 cc
Weight 167 kg 180 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres 12.5 litres
BHP 26.1 bhp @ 9,300 rpm 35.5 bhp @ 9,000 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 Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres 12.5 litres
Ground Clearance 205 mm 200 mm
Kerb Weight 167 kg 180 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.4 litres 2.5 litres
Seat Height 835 mm 835 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,440 mm 1,430 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 30,000 km 30,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 2 year 2 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH 12V, 8Ah
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Wet Multiplate Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 10.7 : 1 11.6:1
Cooling System Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 1 1
Displacement 249 cc 299 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 26.1 bhp @ 9,300 rpm 35.5 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque 22.2 Nm @ 7,300 rpm 28.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 36 kmpl --
Mileage - Owner Reported 37 kmpl 32 kmpl
Riding Modes No Tour, Rally, Urban and Road
Riding Range 432 km --
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 140 kmph 140 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) 30-45 45
1st Service (km) 750-1000 km 750-1000 km
2nd Service (Days) 165-180 180
2nd Service (Kms) 4500-5000 8250-8500
3rd Service (Days) 350-365 360
3rd Service (Kms) 9500-10000 15750-16000
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 3 3
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Diamond Steel Trellis Frame
Front Suspension Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped USD Forks, Ø 41mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No No
Rear Suspension Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped Monoshock Absorber
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- TPMS, GoPro Control, Ride by Wire
Automatic Start Stop No No
Average Fuel Consumption -- Yes
Average Speed No Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts Yes No
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Distance to Empty No Yes
Document Storage -- Yes
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 --
GPS & Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation No
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights No Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type 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 No
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity Bluetooth No
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available --
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes --
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat 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 Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control No Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Yes Optional
Vehicle Location Tracking Last Park Location Last Park Location
Voice Assist -- No
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