Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Suzuki V-Strom SX price starts at Rs. 2.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 23,930 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 440, priced at Rs. 2.29 Lakh. On the performance front, the Himalayan 440 uses a 443cc engine producing 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm and the V-Strom SX a 249cc engine producing 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm. If you're deciding between the Himalayan 440 and V-Strom SX, the V-Strom SX is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Himalayan 440 vs V-Strom SX Comparison Summary

Specification Royal Enfield Himalayan 440Suzuki V-Strom SX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.29 LakhRs. 2.05 Lakh
Mileage Not Available32 kmpl
Engine 443 cc249 cc
Max power 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Kerb weight 800 Kg167 Kg

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Basic Info Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 STDSuzuki V-Strom SX STD
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Brand Name Royal Enfield Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.29 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection 4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC
Max Power 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Colors
Suzuki V-Strom SX Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,270 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,526 Himalayan 440 Insurance Rs. 12,138 V-Strom SX Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
140 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel injection
4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC
Engine Displacement
443 cc
249 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Max Torque
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
Bore
81 mm
76 mm
Stroke
86 mm
54.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electronic Ignition
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
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
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
32 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
180 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 41mm forks
Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with linkage
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
Not Available
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Tyre Make
CEAT
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
835 mm
Load carrying capacity
176 Kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.4 L
Engine Oil Grade
Semi-synthetic, SAE 15W-50, API SL, Grade JASO MA2
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2190*840*1370 mm3
2180*880*1355 mm3
Wheelbase
1460 mm
1440 mm
Length
2190 mm
2180 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
205 mm
Height
1370 mm
1355 mm
Width
840 mm
880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
800 Kg
167 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 6AH

Frame Type
Half-Duplex, Split-Cradle Frame
Diamond
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Wet Sump Lubrication
Suzuki Ride Connect
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
Body
Metal
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
The Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 by ₹23,930.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX?
For the STD version, 443 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 440 produces 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm of power and 34 Nm @ 4000 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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