Kawasaki KLX140R vs Suzuki V-Strom 160
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLX140R and the Suzuki V-Strom 160 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLX140R
F variant
- SRP
- ₱162,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱6,750
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 Suzuki V-Strom 160 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱146,000, which is ₱16,000 (10%) below the Kawasaki KLX140R at ₱162,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the V-Strom 160 is estimated at ₱6,083 a month against ₱6,750 for the KLX140R, a difference of ₱667 a month.
- The V-Strom 160 has the larger engine (162 cc against 144 cc for the KLX140R).
- The V-Strom 160 has the lower seat at 795 mm, 65 mm below the KLX140R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V-Strom 160 is the heavier bike (148 kg against 99 kg for the KLX140R).
- The V-Strom 160 carries more fuel (13 L against 5.8 L for the KLX140R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLX140RF, ₱162,000 | Suzuki V-Strom 160Standard, ₱146,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | 4-stroke, 2-valves, SOHC, air-cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 144 cc | 162 cc |
| Max power (differs) | n/a | 15 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | n/a | 14 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Carburettor: 20 mm | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 46.2 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed, return shift | 5-speed manual |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2005 mm | 2025 mm |
| Width (differs) | 790 mm | 775 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1135 mm | 1195 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1330 mm | 1345 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 860 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 315 mm | 160 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 99 kg | 148 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 5.8 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 33 mm | Telescopic, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak swingarm | Swing arm, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 192 mm, Dual-piston | Single disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 156 mm, Single-piston | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 2.75-21 45M | 100/80-17 M/C 52S |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 4.10-18 59M | 130/70-17 M/C 62S |
| Frame (differs) | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | 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.