Aprilia SX 50 vs Suzuki Drz400sm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia SX 50 vs Suzuki Drz400sm. Aprilia SX 50: 3.3 hp @ 5,250 rpm (restricted 50cc class; ~6 hp derestricted) hp, 97 kg (wet weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (restricted); approx. 80 km/h derestricted. Suzuki Drz400sm: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia SX 50
Suzuki Drz400sm
Horsepower (hp)
3.3 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
5 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
97 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
3.3 hp @ 5,250 rpm (restricted 50cc class; ~6 hp derestricted)
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
5 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
45 km/h (restricted); approx. 80 km/h derestricted
155 km/h
Weight
97 kg (wet weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Drz400sm
8.5/10
"The ultimate urban weapon if you buy one with documented maintenance."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Incredible urban flickability
+Simple cheap maintenance
Cons
−Neglected valves are common
−Harsh stock suspension
−Motorway cruising is miserable
Top 10 Accessories
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