Which bike is better Royal Enfield Himalayan or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

According to our average user rating, Suzuki V-Strom SX has a score of 4.8/5 while Royal Enfield Himalayan is rated 4.5/5.

Which bike among Royal Enfield Himalayan and Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper?

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

Which bike is heavier Royal Enfield Himalayan or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

Royal Enfield Himalayan is heavier (199 kg) than Suzuki V-Strom SX (167 kg).

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Himalayan and Suzuki V-Strom SX. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Himalayan is ₹ 2,14,714 and Suzuki V-Strom SX is ₹ 2,14,097. Royal Enfield Himalayan is available in 2 colours and 3 variants and Suzuki V-Strom SX is available in 3 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan and Suzuki V-Strom SX.

Himalayan vs V-Strom SX Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Himalayan	V-Strom SX
Price	₹ 2,14,714	₹ 2,14,097
Capacity	411 cc	249 cc
Power	24.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm	26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm
Economy	30 kmpl	--

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	24.3 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	26.1 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Max Torque	32 Nm @ 4,500 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
Displacement (cc)	411	249
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	78	76
Stroke (mm)	86	54.9
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	10.7 : 1
Ignition	Digital electronic ignition	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Oil 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 Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3	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	450	--
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.	30	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	120	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	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	220
Calliper Type	Front-2 Piston, Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	120/90 - 17	140/70 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	27	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	34	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 200 mm travel	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Monoshock with linkage, 180 mm wheel travel	Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	199	167
Overall Length (mm)	2,190	2,180
Overall Width (mm)	840	880
Overall Height (mm)	1,370	1,355
Wheelbase (mm)	1,465	1,440
Ground Clearance (mm)	220	205
Seat Height (mm)	800	835
Chassis Type	Half-duplex split cradle frame	Diamond

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12 volt, 8 AH MF	Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	12V, 10W X 4nos	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Digital cluster with LCD	Suzuki Eco Performance

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Engine has lots of torque
- High ground clearance
- Dual-purpose tyres mounted on spoke wheels
- Gets good suspension travel, ground clearance
- 250cc engine has good grunt
- Equipped with Bluetooth instrument cluster
Could be better
- Misses out on kickstart
- High seat height can be a problem for short riders
- Misses out on spoke wheels
- Priced a bit high

Colors


Available Colours	Gravel Grey Mirage Silver	Champion Yellow No.2 Pearl Blaze Orange Glass Sparkle Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(790 ratings) 291 reviews	4.8(28 ratings) 8 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.5	4.7
Reliability	4.1	4.9
Comfort	4.6	4.8
Service Experience	3.9	3.8

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Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX vs Royal Enfield Himalayan vs KTM 250 Adventure | Which ADV To Buy? | BikeWale

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Suzuki has introduced an all-new entry-level adv, the V-Strom 250 SX to take on the likes of the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the KTM 250 Adventure. So, if you are confused as to which one should you buy between the three, watch the video as Vikrant Singh has a comprehensive buying guide for you.

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FAQs About Himalayan & V-Strom SX

Q: Which bike is better Royal Enfield Himalayan or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

A: According to our average user rating, Suzuki V-Strom SX has a score of 4.8/5 while Royal Enfield Himalayan is rated 4.5/5.
Q: Which bike among Royal Enfield Himalayan and Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper?

A: Suzuki V-Strom SX is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Royal Enfield Himalayan or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

A: Royal Enfield Himalayan is heavier (199 kg) than Suzuki V-Strom SX (167 kg).

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