TVS Apache RTX vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the TVS Apache RTX and the Suzuki V-Strom SX. 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
199,000
Ex-Showroom Price
200,382
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 299 cc 249 cc
Weight 180 kg 167 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.5 litres 12 litres
BHP 35.5 bhp @ 9,000 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 Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.5 litres 12 litres
Ground Clearance 200 mm 205 mm
Kerb Weight 180 kg 167 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.5 litres 2.4 litres
Seat Height 835 mm 835 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,430 mm 1,440 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 30,000 km 30,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 2 year 2 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery 12V, 8Ah Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio 11.6:1 10.7 : 1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Oil Cooled
Cylinders 1 1
Displacement 299 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 35.5 bhp @ 9,000 rpm 26.1 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Max Torque 28.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm 22.2 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Mileage - ARAI -- 36 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported 32 kmpl 37 kmpl
Riding Modes Tour, Rally, Urban and Road No
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) 45 30-45
1st Service (km) 750-1000 km 750-1000 km
2nd Service (Days) 180 165-180
2nd Service (Kms) 8250-8500 4500-5000
3rd Service (Days) 360 350-365
3rd Service (Kms) 15750-16000 9500-10000
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 3 3
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Steel Trellis Frame Diamond
Front Suspension USD Forks, Ø 41mm Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No No
Rear Suspension Monoshock Absorber Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped
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 Yes No
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts No Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Distance to Empty Yes No
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 No Turn by Turn Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes No
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 No Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity No Bluetooth
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 Yes No
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Optional Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking Last Park Location Last Park Location
Voice Assist No --
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