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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Xr 190l vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Honda Xr 190l vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Xr 190l vs Suzuki Dr-z400. Honda Xr 190l: ~16 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~125 kg wet/curb weight (estimated) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Xr 190l Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
16 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
125 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
~16 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
~15 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
~125 kg wet/curb weight (estimated)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (estimated, based on XR190S data)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Honda Xr 190l
Honda Xr 190l
6.5/10

"Honest, cheap transportation that beginners will genuinely appreciate before inevitably upgrading."

Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
Suspension punishes heavier riders
Rear drum needs constant adjustment
Quickly outgrown by progressing riders
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

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10W-40 Motorcycle Engine Oil JASO MA2
Engine Oil
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Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
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Oil Filter for Honda XR 190L
Oil Filter
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
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Air Filter for Honda XR 190L
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
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Spark Plugs
Spark Plug for Honda XR 190L
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
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SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
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SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
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