Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Suzuki Drz400sm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Suzuki Drz400sm. Ducati Hypermotard 950: 114 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 200 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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
Ducati Hypermotard 950
Suzuki Drz400sm
Horsepower (hp)
114 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
96 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
114 hp @ 9,000 rpm
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
96 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Hypermotard 950
8.2/10
"Buy one with full service history or walk away immediately."
Pros
+Intoxicating engine character
+Razor-sharp steering precision
+Stunning trellis frame aesthetics
Cons
−Expensive Desmo service intervals
−Notoriously thirsty on oil
−Hard seat beyond 90 minutes
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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