Bajaj CNG Bike vs Suzuki V-Strom SX
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Suzuki V-Strom SX are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The V-Strom SX costs ₹99,117 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 95% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 6/10 for the V-Strom SX.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹99,117 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹2,03,354), about ₹3,140 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 36 kmpl. That is roughly ₹15,493 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
V-Strom SX
V-Strom SX has the better power-to-weight ratio: 156 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
V-Strom SX
V-Strom SX adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
V-Strom SX
V-Strom SX gets bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and engine kill switch.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 18 kg lighter and lower in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the V-Strom SX.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
Buy the V-Strom SX if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is broken-road commuting
- your priority is budget adventure styling
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | V-Strom SX |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹2,03,354 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹2,31,700 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹1,26,760 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹11,120 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹4,04,580 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | SuzukiV-Strom SX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹2,03,354 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹6,450 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 249 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 26.1 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 22.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 36 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 167 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 12 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 205 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Length | — | 2180 mm |
| Width | — | 880 mm |
| Height | — | 1355 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 140/70-17 |
CNG Bike vs V-Strom SX: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the V-Strom SX?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹99,117 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹2,03,354 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the V-Strom SX?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 36 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and V-Strom SX in Delhi?
- About ₹1,12,300: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹2,31,700 for the V-Strom SX, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹4,04,580 for the V-Strom SX, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹2,00,153 ahead.
