Benelli 180S vs Suzuki V-Strom 160
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli 180S and the Suzuki V-Strom 160 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Benelli Philippines (Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc.), via benelli.com.
Benelli 180S
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱129,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱5,412
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki V-Strom 160
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱146,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱6,083
How they differ
- The Benelli 180S is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱129,900, which is ₱16,100 (11%) below the Suzuki V-Strom 160 at ₱146,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 180S is estimated at ₱5,412 a month against ₱6,083 for the V-Strom 160, a difference of ₱671 a month.
- The 180S makes more power (18.1 PS against 15 PS for the V-Strom 160).
- The 180S has the larger engine (175 cc against 162 cc for the V-Strom 160).
- The V-Strom 160 has the lower seat at 795 mm, 15 mm below the 180S, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V-Strom 160 carries more fuel (13 L against 10 L for the 180S).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli 180SStandard, ₱129,900 | Suzuki V-Strom 160Standard, ₱146,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHC | 4-stroke, 2-valves, SOHC, air-cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 175.3 cc | 162 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 18.1 PS | 15 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9500 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque | 14 Nm | 14 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7000 | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 46.2 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch | 5-speed manual |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2030 mm | 2025 mm |
| Width (differs) | 780 mm | 775 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1070 mm | 1195 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1345 mm | 1345 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 810 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 170 mm | 160 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 147 kg | 148 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 10 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 110 mm travel | Telescopic, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-link Mono shock-absorber, 50 mm travel | Swing arm, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc, 260 mm | Single disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc, 220 mm | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/80-17 | 100/80-17 M/C 52S |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 130/70-17 | 130/70-17 M/C 62S |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Perimeter | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | Dual-channel ABS |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Inverted digital display |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED with daytime running light |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | USB port, 7-step adjustable rear suspension, windscreen, centre stand, hazard switch |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 3 years from purchase by the first owner or 30,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.