Suzuki V-Strom SX vs TVS Apache RTX 300

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

TVS Apache RTX 300 price starts at Rs. 2.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 5,003 cheaper than the base variant of Suzuki V-Strom SX, priced at Rs. 2.05 Lakh. On the performance front, the V-Strom SX uses a 249cc engine producing 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm and the Apache RTX 300 a 299.1cc engine producing 36 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the V-Strom SX and Apache RTX 300, the Apache RTX 300 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the V-Strom SX stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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V-Strom SX vs Apache RTX 300 Comparison Summary

Specification Suzuki V-Strom SXTVS Apache RTX 300
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.05 LakhRs. 2.00 Lakh
Mileage 32 kmplNot Available
Engine 249 cc299.1 cc
Max power 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm36 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 167 Kg180 Kg

V-Strom SX vs Apache RTX 300 Key Highlights

Basic Info Suzuki V-Strom SX STDTVS Apache RTX 300 Base
Rating
3 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Suzuki TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.05 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, 4 Stroke
Max Power 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm 36 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Suzuki V-Strom SX Colors
TVS Apache RTX 300 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,599 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,747 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,129 V-Strom SX Insurance Rs. 12,045 Apache RTX 300 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
140 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Estimated Top Speed
Not Available
140 kmph
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, 4 Stroke
Engine Displacement
249 cc
299.1 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
36 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
28.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
76 mm
78 mm
Stroke
54.9 mm
62.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Electronic Ignition
Not Available
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
11.6:1

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

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

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
180 mm
Suspension-Front
Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
USD Forks, Ø 41mm
Suspension-Rear
Swingarm Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Monoshock with Floating Piston

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
22 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
22 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-110/80 - 19, Rear :-150/70 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Eurogrip
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
835 mm
835 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.4 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2180*880*1355 mm3
2176*885*1400 mm3
Wheelbase
1440 mm
1430 mm
Length
2180 mm
2176 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm
200 mm
Height
1355 mm
1400 mm
Width
880 mm
885 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
12.5 L
Kerb Weight
167 Kg
180 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
240 mm

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

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Diamond
Steel Trellis Frame Hinged With Aluminium Cast Swingarm
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Urban,Tour,Rally
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Suzuki Ride Connect, Engine Under Cowling, Suzuki Eco Performance (SEP), Speed Exceeding Alert, Phone Battery Level Display, ETA Updates
Electronic Throttle Body (Ride-By-Wire)
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/30-45 Days
750 - 1000kms/30 days
2nd Service
5000 Kms/165-180 Days
8250 - 8500kms/180 days
3rd Service
10000 Kms/350-365 Days
15750 - 16000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
23250 - 23500kms/550 day

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

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
TVS Apache RTX 300
  • Gets a 5-inch TFT console with full-fledged navigation
  • Cruise control
  • Affordable than its rivals
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
TVS Apache RTX 300
  • Some people could find the design a bit too polarising

Is TVS Apache RTX 300 Better Than Suzuki V-Strom SX?

80% users have chosen TVS Apache RTX 300 over Suzuki V-Strom SX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 8 users have also rated TVS Apache RTX 300 and Suzuki V-Strom SX on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Suzuki V-Strom SX is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor V-Strom SX Apache RTX 300
Mileage 2.5 5.0
Performance 2.5 4.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 2.0 4.0
Safety 2.5 4.0
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Which bike is best between Suzuki V-Strom SX vs TVS Apache RTX 300?
As per the users experiences Suzuki V-Strom SX is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and safety in your bike. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Suzuki V-Strom SX vs TVS Apache RTX 300?
The TVS Apache RTX 300 is cheaper than Suzuki V-Strom SX by ₹5,003.
Which bike offers better performance Suzuki V-Strom SX vs TVS Apache RTX 300?
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. Whereas for the Base version, 299.1 cc Petrol engine of Apache RTX 300 produces 36 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 28.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Suzuki V-Strom SX has better performance.

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