BMW R12 G/S vs Suzuki Dr-z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R12 G/S vs Suzuki Dr-z400. BMW R12 G/S: 108 bhp hp, 229 kg (505 lbs) weight, top speed 130 mph. Suzuki Dr-z400: 39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets) hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
BMW R12 G/S
Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
108 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
85 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
108 bhp
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
85 ft-lb
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
130 mph
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
229 kg (505 lbs)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
—
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr-z400
8.5/10
"The definitive beginner dual-sport that experienced riders keep forever."
Pros
+Near-indestructible thumper motor
+Massive aftermarket parts support
+Brilliant off-road capability
Cons
−Highway cruising genuinely exhausting
−Carb needs jetting attention
−Subframes crack under abuse
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