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KTM 390 Adventure vs Suzuki V-Strom SX 250

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM 390 Adventure or Suzuki V-Strom SX 250? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 390 Adventure and V-Strom SX 250. KTM 390 Adventure Price starts at Rs.2.83 Lakh (ex-showroom) for X and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 Price starts at Rs.2.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Std. KTM 390 Adventure is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 43.5 ps @ 9000 rpm power whereas Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is a 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 390 Adventure provides a mileage of 32.7 kmpl (base model), and V-Strom SX 250 has a mileage of 36 kmpl (base model). KTM 390 Adventure is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

390 Adventure vs V-Strom SX 250

Key HighlightsKTM 390 AdventureSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
PriceRs.2.83 LakhRs.2.12 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc249 cc
Power43.5 ps @ 9000 rpm26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm
Mileage/Range32.7 kmpl36 kmpl
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KTM 390 Adventure X bike
KTM 390 Adventure
X
Rs. 2.83 Lakh
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Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 Std bike
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250
Std
Rs. 2.12 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    3.18 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.38 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.3
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14.5 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    373.27 cc
    249 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    300
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    29
    22
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    22
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    19
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    29
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    29
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    WP APEX USD Big Piston
    Telescopic coil spring oil damped
    Rear Suspension
    Preload adjustable WP APEX Monoshock
    Swing arm type coil spring oil damped
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90 - 19
    100/90 - 19

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)
    Diamond

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    -
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    373.27 cc
    249 cc
    Engine Type
    Single Cylinder 4-Valve DOHC F.I. Engine
    4-stroke Single-cylinder oil-cooled SOHC
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.096 kwh
    0.072 kwh
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    Maintenance Free
    Top Speed
    180 kmph
    140 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    89 mm x 60 mm
    76 mm x 54.9 mm
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Oil Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    43.5 ps @ 9000 rpm
    26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    LCD
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    Radial Tyres
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Brake Assist
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2154 mm
    2180 mm
    Width
    900 mm
    880 mm
    Height
    -
    1355 mm
    Wheelbase
    1430 mm
    1440 mm
    Ground Clearance
    200 mm
    205 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14.5 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.7 Litres
    1.3 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    855 mm
    835 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    177 kg
    167 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Adjustable suspensions & handling settings
    • Availability of spare parts across the country
    • Impeccable handling around the corners
    • Most powerful & lightweight in its segment
    • Tech loaded & a good mid-weight off-road motorcycle
    • Looks large for a 250cc bike
    • Excellent punchy performance from Gixxer based engine
    • Comfortable riding posture for both pillion & rider
    Cons
    • Design and looks might not be of everyone’s liking
    • Dizzy low-end torque
    • Heats up pretty quick as compared to the rivals
    • Long term reliability is still a big question mark
    • More of a soft-trail bike than outright adventure
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    Safety

    390 Adventure comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. V-Strom SX 250 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

    Comfort & Convenience

    KTM 390 Adventure has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    KTM 390 Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and V-Strom SX 250 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    KTM 390 Adventure has a 14.5 Litres. Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 has 1355 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM 390 Adventure and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 Owner Reviews

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        UVAIS
        9 Month ago
        4.2
        Amazing experience ktm 390 adventure service also great experience stability super performance mileage was average comfort very nice all around well performed bike I’m so happy ? 100/100
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      • A
        Anonymous
        1 Year ago
        2.6
        high suspension and height of the bike is a craze and the design is top notch and more over the instrumental cluster
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      • rs
        rahul soni
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        i have already ... and also this bike very good . this bike have very good performance
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        Tara Chand
        2 Year ago
        4.0
        I think brand would have given spoke wheels.
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      • SP
        Shobith Pk
        2 Year ago
        4.0
        According to my experience I like the features Loaded with TCS, ABS, TFT screen.
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