Kawasaki Ninja 300R vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	296.00 cc	249.00 cc
Engine	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin	4-stroke, Single-cylinder, oil-cooled, SOHC Valve System : 4 valve
Engine Starting	Electric start	Electric
Engine Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump	Wet sump
Fuel System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Ignition	Digital	Electronic ignition
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil-cooled
Maximum Power	39 PS @ 11000 rpm	26.5 PS @ 9300 RPM
Maximum Torque	27.0 Nm @ 10000 rpm	22.2 NM @ 7300 RPM
Transmission	6 speed	6-speed constant mesh
Gear Shift Pattern	1-down, 5-up	1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Top Speed	177 kmph	140 kmph
Battery	--	Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH
Frame	Tube diamond, steel	--
Headlamp	--	LED
Taillamp	--	LED

Overall Mileage

26 kmpl

30-35 kmpl

Front	110/70R17 M/C 54H	100/90-19M/C 57S, tubeless
Rear	140/60R17 M/C 66H	140/70-17M/C 66S, tubeless
Wheel / RIM	Alloy	19-inch (48.26cm) front wheel 17-inch (43.18cm) rear wheel

Front	Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston	Disc, single
Rear	Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston	Disc
ABS	--	Dual-channel Antilock Brake System

Front	37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload	Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped

Colors

Candy Plasma Blue, Lime Green/Ebony

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Length	2015 mm	2180 mm
Width	715 mm	880 mm
Height	1110 mm	1355 mm
Weight	179 kg	--
Kerb Weight	--	167
Seat Height	--	835
Wheelbase	1405 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	205 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 litres	12 litres

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Features	Aggressive styling. Dual throttle valves. Wider 140mm rear tyre. Smallest ABS unit. Fine-atomising injectors Lightweight supersport-style aluminium footpegs. Uni-Trak rear suspension delivers a smooth ride and stable handling. 2-1 exhaust with short style silencer. Fan cover located behind the radiator directs hot air down and away from the rider. Lightweight new pistons with flatter crowns reduce reciprocating weight. Multi-function LCD screen functions include speedometer, clock, fuel gauge, dual trip meters, odometer and ECO Economical Riding indicator. Sleeveless aluminium die-cast cylinder features plated bores. Large-diameter 290mm front petal disc brake and 220 mm rear petal brake. 2018 Updates -Circuit-developed Diamond Frame -Modern Instrumentation -Heat Management Technology -Race-derived Clutch Technology & Smoother Shift Feel	- Beak Design - LED Headlights - LED Tail Lamp - Knuckle covers - Windscreen - Separate seat - Suzuki Easy Start System - USB outlet - Suzuki Ride Connect Application - Dual-exit muffler - Engine under cowling - Graphics - Suzuki Oil Cooling System (SOCS) - Suzuki Eco Performance (SEP) - Dual-channel Antilock Brake System - Rear carrier / Grab bar - Footrest rubber
Accessories	--	- Fuel Tank Pad - Wheel Decal - Fuel tank protection

Pros	296cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine. Lightweight body Digital Fuel Injection (DFI) system for better fuel economy and cleaner emissions Aggressive body design Stunning Dual headlamp 10-spoke 17-inch wheels Revised six-speed transmission	- Striking design with beak design and LED lighting - Comfortable separate seat and footrest rubber for enhanced riding experience - Innovative features like Suzuki Easy Start System and Ride Connect Application - Powerful engine performance and impressive fuel efficiency - Rugged durability with engine under cowling and knuckle covers
Cons	No ABS version available in India Overpriced	- Limited fuel tank capacity (12 litres) - Relatively high seat height (835 mm) may not be suitable for shorter riders