Kawasaki D-tracker 150 vs Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki D-tracker 150 vs Suzuki Dr-z 400sm. Kawasaki D-tracker 150: Approximately 13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs) hp, Approximately 116 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and tuning), 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
Kawasaki D-tracker 150
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
116 kg
138 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
Approximately 13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs)
40 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
Approximately 11.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs)
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and tuning)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight and conditions)
Weight
Approximately 116 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5–3.0 L/100km (33–40 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
Kawasaki D-tracker 150
7.5/10
"A brilliant urban weapon if you buy one carefully inspected."
Pros
+Rock-solid KLX-based engine
+Excellent low-speed maneuverability
+Strong dealer parts network
Cons
−Fork seals leak frequently
−Plastic trim cracks easily
−Overdue valve checks common
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
Top 10 Accessories
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