Suzuki V-Strom SX vs Kawasaki KLX 230
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Overview
| Specs Score | 33 / 100 Better Specs | 30 / 100 |
General
| Model | V-Strom SX | KLX 230 |
| Type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Colors | Pearl Blaze Orange, Glass Sparkle Black, Champion Yellow | Lime Green, Battle Grey |
| Automotive Battery Details | Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH | |
| Warranty Details | 2 years, Upto 30000 Kms | 3 years, Upto 36000 Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil-cooled | Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single |
| Engine Displacement | 249 cc | 233 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Valve Configuration | SOHC | SOHC |
| Maximum Power | 26.14 bhp @ 9300rpm | 18.37 bhp @ 8000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 22.2 Nm @ 7300rpm | 19 Nm @ 6400rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual, Constant Mesh | Manual |
| Fuel Supply System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection: 32 mm |
| Start Type | Self | Self |
| Cooling System | Oil Cooled | Air Cooled |
| Bore | 76 mm | 67 mm |
| Stroke | 54.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 : 1 | 9.4:1 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
Performance Details
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 7.5 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| E20 Fuel Compliant | Yes | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Braking Details
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swing Arm Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped | New Uni Trak with Adjustable Preload |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Brake Size | 290 mm (Front), 230 mm (Rear) | |
| Trail | 101 mm | |
| Caliper Front | Twin-piston | |
| Caliper Rear | Single-piston | |
| Frame Details | Perimeter, High-tensile Steel |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 167 kg | 139 kg |
| Length | 2180 mm | 2110 mm |
| Width | 880 mm | 830 mm |
| Height | 1355 mm | 1160 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 255 mm |
| Wheel Base | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seater | 1 Seater |
| Seat Height | 835 mm | 880 mm |
| Seat Details | Split Seat | |
| Wheel Design | Cast Wheel | Spoke Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | |
| Tyre Size Front | 100/90-19M/C 57S | 2.75-21 45P |
| Tyre Size Rear | 140/70-17M/C 66S | 4.10-18 59P |
| Wheel Travel | 220 mm (Front), 223 mm (Rear) |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Side Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Centre Stand | Yes | |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes | No |
| Passenger Backrest | No | |
| Passenger Grab Handle | Yes | No |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes |
Lights and Indicators
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | |
| Tail Lights | LED | Halogen |
| Brake Lights | LED | Halogen |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Yes | |
| Turn Indicator Type | Halogen | |
| Pass Light | Yes | |
| Clock | Yes |
Instrument Cluster Details
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Display Type | LCD Display |
Connected Technology
| Connected Tech | No | Yes |
| App To Bike Connectivity | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Low Battery Alert | Yes | |
| Call Alert | Yes | |
| SMS Alert | Yes |
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