Which bike is better Kawasaki KLX450R or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

According to our average user rating, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT has a score of 4.2/5 while Kawasaki KLX450R is rated 4.0/5.

Which bike among Kawasaki KLX450R and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is cheaper?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Kawasaki KLX450R or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is heavier (216 kg) than Kawasaki KLX450R (126 kg).

Kawasaki KLX450R vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki KLX450R and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki KLX450R is ₹ 8,99,000 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is ₹ 8,91,251. Kawasaki KLX450R is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki KLX450R and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.

KLX450R vs V-Strom 650 XT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	KLX450R	V-Strom 650 XT
Price	₹ 8,99,000	₹ 8,91,251
Capacity	449 cc	645 cc
Power	--	69.7 bhp @ 8800 rpm
Economy	--	--

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KLX450R

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₹ 8,99,000

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V-Strom 650 XT

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₹ 8,91,251

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KLX450R
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V-Strom 650 XT
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	--	69.7 bhp @ 8,800 rpm
Max Torque	--	62 Nm @ 6,300 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	449	645
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	96	81
Stroke (mm)	62.1	62.6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	11.2 : 1
Ignition	Digital	Electronic ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet, multi-plate type
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	8	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1	3
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	500
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	25
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	150	190

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Standard	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	250	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	260
Calliper Type	Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper	Front-Dual, Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100 - 21	110/80 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	120/90 - 18	150/70 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	11	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	14	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	11	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	14	42
Front Suspension	48 mm inverted AOS type telescopic fork with 22-way compression and 18-way rebound damping / 305mm	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high-speed compression damping,	Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	126	216
Overall Length (mm)	2,175	2,275
Overall Width (mm)	820	910
Overall Height (mm)	1,250	1,405
Wheelbase (mm)	1,480	1,560
Ground Clearance (mm)	315	170
Seat Height (mm)	935	835
Chassis Type	Perimeter, aluminium	Aluminum Twin-Spar Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Tachometer	Not Present	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes
Pillion Footrest	No	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12.8V 2.0 Ah (10HR) Li Battery	10Ah Maintenance-Free
Headlight Type	NA	Halogen and Bulb Type
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	NA	Yes
Pass Light	No	Yes
Additional features	NA	Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Only road legal Motocross bike in India
- 449cc engine has lots of torque
- Adjustable suspension at front and rear
- Has a smooth-shifting gearbox
- Comfortable highway riding ergonomics
- Good low speed ride
Could be better
- Pricey
- Service reach
- Needs special skills to ride it
- Could offer adjustable suspension
- The instrument cluster is outdated

Colors


Available Colours	Lime Green	Champion Yellow Pearl Glacier White

Reviews


Overall rating	4.0(1 ratings) 1 reviews	4.2(5 ratings) 2 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.0	3.8
Reliability	4.5	4.0
Service Experience	4.5	3.8

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FAQs About KLX450R & V-Strom 650 XT

Q: Which bike is better Kawasaki KLX450R or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

A: According to our average user rating, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT has a score of 4.2/5 while Kawasaki KLX450R is rated 4.0/5.
Q: Which bike among Kawasaki KLX450R and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is cheaper?

A: Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Kawasaki KLX450R or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

A: Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is heavier (216 kg) than Kawasaki KLX450R (126 kg).