Which bike is better KTM 250 Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

According to our average user rating, KTM 250 Adventure has a score of 4.7/5, KTM 390 Adventure is rated 4.3/5 while Suzuki V-Strom SX has a rating of 4.7/5.

Which bike among KTM 250 Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure and Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper?

Suzuki V-Strom SX is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier KTM 250 Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

KTM 250 Adventure is heavier (177 kg) than KTM 390 Adventure (163 kg) and Suzuki V-Strom SX (167 kg).

KTM 250 Adventure vs KTM 390 Adventure

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 250 Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure. The ex-showroom price of KTM 250 Adventure is ₹ 2,32,959 , KTM 390 Adventure is ₹ 3,33,769. KTM 250 Adventure is available in 2 colours and 1 variant, KTM 390 Adventure is available in 0 colour 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 KTM 250 Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure.

250 Adventure vs 390 Adventure Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	250 Adventure	390 Adventure
Price	₹ 2,32,959	₹ 3,33,769
Capacity	248.8 cc	373 cc
Power	29.5 bhp @ 9000 rpm	42.3 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	--	28 kmpl

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250 Adventure

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₹ 2,32,959
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₹ 3,33,769
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₹ 2,14,156

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	29.5 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	42.3 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	26.1 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	22.2 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	248.8	373	249
Cylinders	1	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	89	76
Stroke (mm)	61.1	60	54.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2	4
Compression Ratio	12.5 : 1	12.6:1	10.7 : 1
Ignition	Digital	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Slipper Clutch (PASC)	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5	14.5	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.9	3.5	2.4
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	--	406	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	28	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	140	170-180	140

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	Dual Channel ABS	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230	220
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front-4 Piston Radial fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 19	100/90 - 19	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	130/80 - 17	130/80 - 17	140/70 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	29	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32	--
Front Suspension	WP Apex 43	WP APEX 43	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	WP APEX - Monoshock	WP APEX Monoshock	Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	177	163	167
Overall Length (mm)	2,154	2,154	2,180
Overall Width (mm)	900	900	880
Overall Height (mm)	1,263	1,400	1,355
Wheelbase (mm)	1,430	1,430	1,440
Ground Clearance (mm)	200	200	205
Seat Height (mm)	855	855	835
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated	Diamond

Manufacturer Warranty


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

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	No	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V 8Ah	12 V 8 AH	Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional features	TFT Display	Riding Modes	Suzuki Eco Performance

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Good Things
- Excellent seating comfort
- Loaded with features
- 250cc has good top-end power
- 390cc engine offers excellent highway touring manners
- Loaded with TCS, ABS, TFT screen
- Priced decently well
- Gets good suspension travel, ground clearance
- 250cc engine has good grunt
- Equipped with Bluetooth instrument cluster
Could be better
- Can’t do hardcore off-road
- Misses out on full TFT display
- Front brake could have been better
- Misses out on low-end torque
- Doesn’t get spoke wheels
- Seat gets a bit uncomfortable on long rides
- Misses out on spoke wheels
- Priced a bit high

Colors


Available Colours	Orange Black		Champion Yellow No.2 Pearl Blaze Orange Glass Sparkle Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(24 ratings) 5 reviews	4.3(3 ratings)	4.7(19 ratings) 4 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.4	--	4.8
Reliability	4.8	--	4.9
Comfort	5.0	--	4.8
Service Experience	4.4	--	4.0
Value for Money	5.0	--	4.6

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FAQs About 250 Adventure & 390 Adventure

Q: Which bike is better KTM 250 Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

A: According to our average user rating, KTM 250 Adventure has a score of 4.7/5, KTM 390 Adventure is rated 4.3/5 while Suzuki V-Strom SX has a rating of 4.7/5.
Q: Which bike among KTM 250 Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure and Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper?

A: Suzuki V-Strom SX is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier KTM 250 Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

A: KTM 250 Adventure is heavier (177 kg) than KTM 390 Adventure (163 kg) and Suzuki V-Strom SX (167 kg).

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