Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard vs Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard vs Suzuki Dr-z 400sm. Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard: 73 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Dr-z 400sm: 40 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
65 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
138 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
40 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
65 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight and conditions)
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
7.5/10
"A stylish urban weapon that rewards riders who maintain it properly."
Pros
+Characterful 803cc L-twin
+Sharp supermoto-style handling
+Strong urban usability
Cons
−Throttle body carbon issues
−Suspension mediocre at best
−Cramped for tall riders
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
8.0/10
"The best urban canyon tool that refuses to ever quit."
Pros
+Near-indestructible thumper engine
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
+Exceptional low-speed maneuverability
Cons
−Miserable above 70mph
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Carb needs attention often
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