Honda Xr 190l vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr 190l vs Suzuki Drz400s. 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 Drz400s: 33 hp @ 7,600 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xr 190l
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
16 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
34 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)
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
~15 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
~125 kg wet/curb weight (estimated)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (estimated, based on XR190S data)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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 Drz400s
8.5/10
"The most dependable used dual-sport your money can buy."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap, plentiful parts
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Heavy for true offroad
−Stock jetting notoriously lean
−No fuel injection ever
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