Bmw G 450 X vs Suzuki Drz400sm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 450 X vs Suzuki Drz400sm. Bmw G 450 X: 52 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Bmw G 450 X
Suzuki Drz400sm
Horsepower (hp)
52 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
52 hp @ 9,000 rpm
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 450 X
6.5/10
"Rewarding but high-maintenance — buy cheap or walk away."
Pros
+Razor-sharp supermoto handling
+Exotic BMW ownership experience
+Strong power-to-weight ratio
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely terrible
−Notorious 4k rpm flat spot
−Runs excessively hot
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
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