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Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between V-Strom SX 250 and Himalayan 450. Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 Price starts at Rs.2.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Std and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs.2.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a 1 cylinder, 452 cc Engine can generate 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, V-Strom SX 250 provides a mileage of 36 kmpl (base model), and Himalayan 450 has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants.

V-Strom SX 250 vs Himalayan 450

Key HighlightsSuzuki V-Strom SX 250Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
PriceRs.2.12 LakhRs.2.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity249 cc452 cc
Power26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range36 kmpl30 kmpl
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Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 Std bike
Std
Rs. 2.12 Lakh
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Rs. 2.85 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.38 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Displacement
249 cc
452 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
300
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
22
32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
22
32
Front Wheel Size
19
21
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
32
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Front Suspension
Telescopic coil spring oil damped
UpsidDowFork43mm
Rear Suspension
Swing arm type coil spring oil damped
Linkage Type MoNoshock
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 19
90/90 - 21

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
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
3 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Diamond
Steel& Twin Spar Tubular Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
249 cc
452 cc
Engine Type
4-stroke Single-cylinder oil-cooled SOHC
Liquid Cooled&Single Cylinder& DOHC& 4 Valves
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.072 kwh
0.096 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
12 V&8 AH
Top Speed
140 kmph
135 kmph
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 54.9 mm
84 mm x 81.5 mm
Configuration
-
11.5:1
Cooling type
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

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
check
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
Side Stand Alarm
-
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
check
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2180 mm
2245 mm
Width
880 mm
852 mm
Height
1355 mm
1316 mm
Wheelbase
1440 mm
1510 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm
230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.3 Litres
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Body Type
Adventure
Adventure Tourer
Seat Height
835 mm
825 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
167 kg
196 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks large for a 250cc bike
  • Excellent punchy performance from Gixxer based engine
  • Comfortable riding posture for both pillion & rider
  • It now boasts stronger built with better hardware.
  • The Himalayan now comes with new features, a digital instrument cluster, LED lighting, riding by wire, 4 ride modes, and others.
  • The new Sherpa 450 engine offers more power and torque .
  • It is always ready to be pushed more .
  • The engine is so refined and offers a good performance .
  • New switchgear is easy to operate and offers better ergonomics.
Cons
  • More of a soft-trail bike than outright adventure
  • The seat is adjustable but short riders might find it a bit uncomfortable.
  • The spokes wheel with tube tires is prone to getting punctured .
  • It is not a practical daily commuter for city runs.
  • The braking could’ve been better.
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Detailed Comparison of Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Safety

V-Strom SX 250 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Himalayan 450 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Power Modes.

Comfort & Convenience

Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 has features like 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 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Riding Modes, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator.

Transmission

Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Himalayan 450 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1355 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has 1316 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Owner Reviews

  • V-Strom SX 250 Review
  • Himalayan 450 Review
    • RH
      Rahul Hessa
      2 Year ago
      3.4
      Think before choose Suzuki Bike is Powerful and comfortable to ride Mileage is okay Worst part is Servicing you will find illiterate unprofessional agent who offers no empathy. They Refused to service my bike in 1st free service I got to move to other city for servicing. So think before choose Suzuki
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    • S
      Sujeet
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      Good bike, being 250cc giving mileage of 38kmpl. Performance is decent.
      Likes (8)
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    • J
      Jayasrinath
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      Feel sad For mileage But very comfortable ride
      Likes (5)
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    • AS
      Asif Siddiqui
      2 Year ago
      3.6
      This bike is simply superb for all road drive as it is very comfortable in handling and easy ride
      Likes (3)
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    • D
      Danish
      2 Year ago
      4.6
      Brand could have worked a bit more on the braking system.
      Likes (8)
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