Honda XR300 Rally vs Suzuki V-Strom SX
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.
Honda XR300 RallyStandard · ₹2.08 Lakh
Suzuki V-Strom SXV-Strom SX · ₹2.01 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
XR300 Rally: ₹2.08 Lakh
V-Strom SX: ₹2.01 Lakh (ahead)
V-Strom SX ₹7,182 cheaper
Braking
XR300 Rally: Not listed
V-Strom SX: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage
XR300 Rally: Not published
V-Strom SX: 32 kmpl
Claimed
Power
XR300 Rally: Not published
V-Strom SX: 26.5 PS
Pick the V-Strom SX for the lower price.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹2.08 Lakh
₹2.01 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.36 Lakh
₹2.28 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹6,259 a month
₹6,049 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
Not listed
26.5 PS
Torque
Not listed
22.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
32 kmpl
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Adventure motorcycle (Honda calls it the Versatile Terrain Conqueror)
Not listed
Ex-showroom Price (Kerala)
Rs 1,99,900
Not listed
Booking Status
Pre-booking open at Honda BigWing dealerships
Not listed
Delivery Timeline
Full specifications unlock in Q3 FY 2026-27, with deliveries commencing shortly after
Not listed
Unveiled
24 July 2026
Not listed
Manufacturing
Made in India
Not listed
Positioning
Honda's touring-focused XR300, sitting above the XR300L
Not listed
Engine & Transmission
Engine Type
Single-cylinder, air-cooled with oil cooler
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Suzuki Oil Cooling System (SOCS) FI
Displacement
293.5 cc
249 cc
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
76.0 mm x 54.9 mm
Compression Ratio
Not listed
10.7:1
Cooling
Not listed
Oil Cooled (Suzuki Oil Cooling System SOCS)
Clutch
Not listed
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Drive Type
Not listed
Chain Drive
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake
Disc
Not listed
ABS
2-channel, switchable
Not listed
Front Wheel Size
21 inch
Not listed
Rear Wheel Size
18 inch
Not listed
Wheel Type
Wire-spoke
10-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (19-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Single Disc, 220 mm, Nissin 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Dual Channel ABS
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
100/90-19 Tubeless (MRF Mogrip Meteor)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
140/70-17 Radial Tubeless (MRF Mogrip Meteor)
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (120 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Gas-charged Pro-link monoshock
Swingarm-mounted Monoshock (7-step preload adjustable, 120 mm travel)
Frame Type
Not listed
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
Not listed
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
205 mm
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
12.0 L (Reserve 2.4 L)
Length
Not listed
2180 mm
Width
Not listed
880 mm
Height
Not listed
1355 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
835 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
167 kg
Instrument Cluster
Type
5-inch TFT
Not listed
Connectivity
Honda RoadSync: turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts
Not listed
Display Type
Not listed
Fully Digital LCD Instrument Console with Bluetooth Ride Connect
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation, caller ID, ETA updates on Ride Connect)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Suzuki Ride Connect)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (USB mobile charging port on left side of instrument cluster)
Safety & Convenience
Traction Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
No
ABS
2-channel, rear ABS can be switched off
Not listed
Wind Protection
Taller windscreen
Not listed
Hand Protection
Knuckle guards
Not listed
Switchgear
More comprehensive than the XR300L
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
None
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No
Lights
Headlight
Not listed
Full LED Octagonal Headlamp with integrated adventure beak and touring screen
Taillight
Not listed
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Bulb / Clear lens
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Not listed
Two-piece stepped adventure touring seat with aluminium rear carrier
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only (Rear carrier plate standard)
Choice
Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹2.08 Lakh
₹2.01 Lakh
Colours
2 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
Standard₹2.08 Lakh V-Strom SX₹2.01 Lakh V-Strom SX ₹7,182 lessOn-road price by city
XR300 Rally Standard against V-Strom SX V-Strom SX
| City | XR300 Rally | V-Strom SX | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹2.42 Lakh | ₹2.34 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,094 less |
| Pune | ₹2.42 Lakh | ₹2.34 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,094 less |
| New Delhi | ₹2.36 Lakh | ₹2.28 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,879 less |
| Bengaluru | ₹2.56 Lakh | ₹2.48 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,597 less |
| Chennai | ₹2.44 Lakh | ₹2.36 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,166 less |
| Hyderabad | ₹2.56 Lakh | ₹2.48 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,597 less |
| Ahmedabad | ₹2.31 Lakh | ₹2.24 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,735 less |
| Amritsar | ₹2.42 Lakh | ₹2.34 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,094 less |
| Bhopal | ₹2.36 Lakh | ₹2.28 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,879 less |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹2.31 Lakh | ₹2.24 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,735 less |
| Chandigarh | ₹2.4 Lakh | ₹2.32 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,022 less |
| Coimbatore | ₹2.44 Lakh | ₹2.36 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,166 less |
| Dehradun | ₹2.38 Lakh | ₹2.3 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,950 less |
| Faridabad | ₹2.36 Lakh | ₹2.28 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,879 less |
| Gurugram | ₹2.36 Lakh | ₹2.28 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,879 less |
| Guwahati | ₹2.36 Lakh | ₹2.28 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,879 less |
| Indore | ₹2.36 Lakh | ₹2.28 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,879 less |
| Jaipur | ₹2.46 Lakh | ₹2.38 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,238 less |
| Jammu | ₹2.4 Lakh | ₹2.32 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,022 less |
| Jodhpur | ₹2.46 Lakh | ₹2.38 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,238 less |
| Kanpur | ₹2.4 Lakh | ₹2.32 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,022 less |
| Kochi | ₹2.63 Lakh | ₹2.54 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,812 less |
| Kolkata | ₹2.4 Lakh | ₹2.32 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,022 less |
| Lucknow | ₹2.4 Lakh | ₹2.32 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,022 less |
| Ludhiana | ₹2.42 Lakh | ₹2.34 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,094 less |
| Mysuru | ₹2.56 Lakh | ₹2.48 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,597 less |
| Nagpur | ₹2.42 Lakh | ₹2.34 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,094 less |
| Nashik | ₹2.42 Lakh | ₹2.34 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,094 less |
| Noida | ₹2.4 Lakh | ₹2.32 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,022 less |
| Panaji | ₹2.44 Lakh | ₹2.36 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,166 less |
| Patna | ₹2.38 Lakh | ₹2.3 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,950 less |
| Puducherry | ₹2.23 Lakh | ₹2.16 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,448 less |
| Raipur | ₹2.36 Lakh | ₹2.28 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,879 less |
| Ranchi | ₹2.38 Lakh | ₹2.3 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,950 less |
| Srinagar | ₹2.4 Lakh | ₹2.32 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,022 less |
| Surat | ₹2.31 Lakh | ₹2.24 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹7,735 less |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹2.63 Lakh | ₹2.54 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,812 less |
| Vijayawada | ₹2.46 Lakh | ₹2.38 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,252 less |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹2.46 Lakh | ₹2.38 Lakh | V-Strom SX ₹8,252 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 XR300 Rally or the V-Strom SX?
The V-Strom SX, by ₹7,182 on the versions compared here: XR300 Rally Standard at ₹2.08 Lakh against V-Strom SX V-Strom SX at ₹2.01 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.36 Lakh against ₹2.28 Lakh.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹6,259 a month for the XR300 Rally and ₹6,049 for the V-Strom SX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.
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