Hero Xpulse 210 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Hero MotoCorp

Xpulse 210

From ₹1.67 Lakh

Xpulse 210 version

Full Xpulse 210 page Change

Suzuki

V-Strom SX

From ₹2.01 Lakh

V-Strom SX version

Full V-Strom SX page Change

Hero Xpulse 210Xpulse 210 Base · ₹1.67 Lakh

Only differences

Suzuki V-Strom SXV-Strom SX · ₹2.01 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Xpulse 210: ₹1.67 Lakh (ahead) V-Strom SX: ₹2.01 Lakh Xpulse 210 ₹34,073 cheaper

Braking Xpulse 210: Dual-channel ABS V-Strom SX: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Xpulse 210: 40 kmpl (ahead) V-Strom SX: 32 kmpl ARAI claim

Power Xpulse 210: 24.6 PS V-Strom SX: 26.5 PS (ahead) Torque 20.7 vs 22.2 Nm

Weight Xpulse 210: 165 kg V-Strom SX: 167 kg Seat height 835 vs 835 mm

Versions Xpulse 210: 2 (ahead) V-Strom SX: 1

Pick the Xpulse 210 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the V-Strom SX for more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.67 Lakh

₹2.01 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.9 Lakh

₹2.28 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,197 a month

₹3,825 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

24.6 PS

26.5 PS

Torque

20.7 Nm

22.2 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

40 kmpl

32 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

210 cc

249 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Suzuki Oil Cooling System (SOCS) FI

Bore x Stroke

73.0 mm x 50.0 mm

76.0 mm x 54.9 mm

Compression Ratio

12.0:1

10.7:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Oil Cooled (Suzuki Oil Cooling System SOCS)

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper

Single Disc, 220 mm, Nissin 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Single Channel ABS (Base) / Dual Channel ABS with switchable Off-Road & Rally modes (Top)

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

Wire Spoke Wheels (21-inch Front / 18-inch Rear)

10-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (19-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)

Front Tyre Size

90/90-21 Tube-Type / Tubeless

100/90-19 Tubeless (MRF Mogrip Meteor)

Rear Tyre Size

120/80-18 Tube-Type / Tubeless

140/70-17 Radial Tubeless (MRF Mogrip Meteor)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41 mm Long-travel Telescopic Fork (210 mm travel; adjustable on Pro)

41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (120 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Monoshock with progressive linkage (205 mm travel)

Swingarm-mounted Monoshock (7-step preload adjustable, 120 mm travel)

Frame Type

Tubular Steel Trellis/Cradle Chassis

Tubular Steel Diamond Frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1435 mm

1440 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

220 mm

205 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2240 mm

2180 mm

Width (mm)

860 mm

880 mm

Height (mm)

1320 mm

1355 mm

Seat Height (mm)

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

165 kg

167 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

13.5 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

12.0 L (Reserve 2.4 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

4.2-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Connectivity (Top) / LCD Display (Base)

Fully Digital LCD Instrument Console with Bluetooth Ride Connect

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and notification support)

Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation, caller ID, ETA updates on Ride Connect)

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn & Map Navigation via Hero Connected App)

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Suzuki Ride Connect)

USB Charging

Yes (Fast-charging USB-C port near cockpit)

Yes (USB mobile charging port on left side of instrument cluster)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

3 ABS Modes (Road, Off-Road, Rally)

None

Traction Control

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Twin Projector Headlamp with LED DRL

Full LED Octagonal Headlamp with integrated adventure beak and touring screen

Taillight

LED

Full LED Taillamp

Turn Indicators

LED

Bulb / Clear lens

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

One-piece enduro/touring bench seat

Two-piece stepped adventure touring seat with aluminium rear carrier

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only (Rear luggage rack standard)

Minimal tool kit only (Rear carrier plate standard)

Choice

Versions

2 versions

1 version

Price range

₹1.67 Lakh – ₹1.76 Lakh

₹2.01 Lakh

Colours

3 colours

4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Xpulse 210 Base₹1.67 Lakh V-Strom SX₹2.01 Lakh V-Strom SX ₹34,073 more

On-road price in six cities

Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base against V-Strom SX V-Strom SX

City	Xpulse 210	V-Strom SX	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.95 Lakh	₹2.34 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹38,400 less
Pune	₹1.95 Lakh	₹2.34 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹38,400 less
New Delhi	₹1.9 Lakh	₹2.28 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹37,377 less
Bengaluru	₹2.07 Lakh	₹2.48 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹40,785 less
Chennai	₹1.97 Lakh	₹2.36 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹38,741 less
Hyderabad	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.48 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹45,787 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Xpulse 210 or the V-Strom SX?

The Xpulse 210, by ₹34,073 on the versions compared here: Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base at ₹1.67 Lakh against V-Strom SX V-Strom SX at ₹2.01 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.9 Lakh against ₹2.28 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Xpulse 210 claims 40 kmpl against 32 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base makes 24.6 PS and 20.7 Nm and the V-Strom SX V-Strom SX makes 26.5 PS and 22.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,197 a month for the Xpulse 210 and ₹3,825 for the V-Strom SX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.