Kawasaki Kle500 vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Kle500 vs Suzuki Drz400s. Kawasaki Kle500: 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Kawasaki Kle500
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Kle500
7.5/10
"Underrated, reliable dual-sport tourer offering serious value for sensible money."
Pros
+Genuinely indestructible engine
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Carbs gum up quickly
−Suspension soft when loaded
−No fuel injection option
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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