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Honda XR300L vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Honda XR300L
Suzuki V-Strom SX

Honda

XR300L

From ₹1.83 Lakh

Full XR300L page Change

Suzuki

V-Strom SX

From ₹2.01 Lakh

Full V-Strom SX page Change
Honda XR300LStandard · ₹1.83 Lakh
Suzuki V-Strom SXV-Strom SX · ₹2.01 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price XR300L: ₹1.83 Lakh (ahead) V-Strom SX: ₹2.01 Lakh XR300L ₹17,818 cheaper
Braking XR300L: Not listed V-Strom SX: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage XR300L: Not published V-Strom SX: 32 kmpl Claimed
Power XR300L: Not published V-Strom SX: 26.5 PS

Pick the XR300L for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.83 Lakh
₹2.01 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.08 Lakh
₹2.28 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,530 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
Dual-sport motorcycle
Not listed
Ex-showroom Price (Bengaluru)
Rs 1,83,000
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 dual-purpose adventure motorcycle, sitting below the XR300 Rally
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
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)
Gearbox
Not listed
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
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)
Tyre Type
Dual-purpose
Not listed
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)
Suspension Travel
Long-travel at both ends
Not listed
Frame Type
Not listed
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
Not listed
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
205 mm

Dimensions

Fuel Tank Capacity
7.8 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
LCD
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
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
₹1.83 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₹1.83 Lakh V-Strom SX₹2.01 Lakh V-Strom SX ₹17,818 more

On-road price by city

XR300L Standard against V-Strom SX V-Strom SX

CityXR300LV-Strom SXGap
Mumbai₹2.14 Lakh₹2.34 LakhXR300L ₹20,081 less
Pune₹2.14 Lakh₹2.34 LakhXR300L ₹20,081 less
New Delhi₹2.08 Lakh₹2.28 LakhXR300L ₹19,546 less
Bengaluru₹2.26 Lakh₹2.48 LakhXR300L ₹21,328 less
Chennai₹2.15 Lakh₹2.36 LakhXR300L ₹20,259 less
Hyderabad₹2.21 Lakh₹2.48 LakhXR300L ₹26,818 less
Ahmedabad₹2.04 Lakh₹2.24 LakhXR300L ₹19,190 less
Kolkata₹2.12 Lakh₹2.32 LakhXR300L ₹19,903 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 XR300L or the V-Strom SX?

The XR300L, by ₹17,818 on the versions compared here: XR300L Standard at ₹1.83 Lakh against V-Strom SX V-Strom SX at ₹2.01 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.08 Lakh against ₹2.28 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,530 a month for the XR300L 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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