BMW F 450 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Last Updated: September 20, 2026

Suzuki V-Strom SX price starts at Rs. 2.03 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.92 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW F 450 GS, priced at Rs. 4.95 Lakh. On the performance front, the F 450 GS uses a 420cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm and the V-Strom SX a 249cc engine producing 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm. If you're deciding between the F 450 GS and V-Strom SX, the V-Strom SX is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the F 450 GS stands out for performance.

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F 450 GS vs V-Strom SX Comparison Summary

Specification BMW F 450 GSSuzuki V-Strom SX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.95 LakhRs. 2.03 Lakh
Mileage Not Available32 kmpl
Engine 420 cc249 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Kerb weight 178 Kg167 Kg

F 450 GS vs V-Strom SX Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW F 450 GS STDSuzuki V-Strom SX STD
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Brand Name BMW Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.03 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine 4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 450 GS Colors
Suzuki V-Strom SX Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 13,553 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,553 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 25,051 F 450 GS Insurance Rs. 12,101 V-Strom SX Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
165 kmph
140 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine
4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC
Engine Displacement
420 cc
249 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm
26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6750 rpm
22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
Bore
Not Available
76 mm
Stroke
Not Available
54.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electronic Ignition
Compression Ratio
Not Available
10.7:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
32 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
20-25 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork
Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Travel-Dependent Damping (WAD), Rebond and Pre-load Adjustable
Swingarm Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
22 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
29 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19,Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
845 mm
835 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.5 L
2.4 L
Length*Width*Height
2161*869*1210 mm3
2180*880*1355 mm3
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1440 mm
Length
2161 mm
2180 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
205 mm
Height
1210 mm
1355 mm
Width
869 mm
880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
178 Kg
167 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 6AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Diamond
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Enduro
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Engine Brake Control, On-Board Computer, Cornering ABS
Suzuki Ride Connect, Engine Under Cowling, Suzuki Eco Performance (SEP), Speed Exceeding Alert, Phone Battery Level Display, ETA Updates
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000 Kms/165-180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000 Kms/350-365 Days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW F 450 GS
  • Looks quite appealing
  • Loaded with electronics like riding modes, TFT display, and rider aids
  • Parallel-twin engine should offer a refined and strong performance
Suzuki V-Strom SX
  • Has loads of visual presence and looks like a big ADV bike, Handling is impressive by ADV standards, Relaxed riding ergonomics makes it a great tourer
BMW F 450 GS
  • Tall seat height may not suit shorter riders
  • GS Trophy variant is on the costlier side
Suzuki V-Strom SX
  • Stiff rear suspension means off-road performance is poor, Pricing is on the higher side, Flat spot in mid range means one has to work the engine for overtakes
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Which bike is cheaper BMW F 450 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
The Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper than BMW F 450 GS by ₹2.92 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 450 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
For the STD version, 420 cc Petrol engine of F 450 GS produces 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 249 cc Petrol engine of V-Strom SX produces 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm of power and 22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm of torque

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