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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Crf300l vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Honda Crf300l vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Crf300l vs Suzuki Dr-z400. Honda Crf300l: 27 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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

Honda Crf300l Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.6 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Honda Crf300l
Honda Crf300l
8.0/10

"The best small ADV bike Honda has ever made for everyday riders."

Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Lightweight and easily manageable
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
Power-limited for highway touring
Subframe cracks on hard use
Suspension linkage neglected often
Suzuki Dr-z400
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

Top 10 Accessories

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Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
Yoshimura · Exhaust
Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
Touratech · Skid Plate
Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
Acerbis · Hand Guards
Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
Pirelli · Tires
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
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SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
SW-Motech · GPS Mount
SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
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Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
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Riding Boots
Boots
Riding Boots
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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