Honda Crf450l vs Suzuki Dr-z 400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf450l vs Suzuki Dr-z 400s. Honda Crf450l: 34 hp @ 8,500 rpm (note: detuned from race spec for emissions/street compliance) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: limited by gearing and engine tune for street compliance), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Dr-z 400s: 39 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crf450l
Suzuki Dr-z 400s
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
148 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
34 hp @ 8,500 rpm (note: detuned from race spec for emissions/street compliance)
39 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
42 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: limited by gearing and engine tune for street compliance)
145 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approximately 26 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Crf450l
7.8/10
"The best trail bike you can legally ride to the trailhead."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Lightweight and nimble handling
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
Cons
−Tight valve service intervals
−Poor highway comfort overall
−Small fuel tank range
Suzuki Dr-z 400s
8.5/10
"The used dual-sport benchmark — buy the cleanest example you can find."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible thumper motor
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Carb needs frequent attention
−Heavy for a single
−Subframes crack under abuse
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