Kawasaki Klx 150 vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klx 150 vs Suzuki Drz400s. Kawasaki Klx 150: 10.4 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road conditions and rider weight), 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 Klx 150
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
10.4 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.2 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
10.4 hp @ 7,500 rpm
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road conditions and rider weight)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
121 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Klx 150
7.5/10
"Cheap, tough, and honest — perfect for dirt learners and commuters."
Pros
+Virtually unbreakable engine
+Parts cheap and accessible
+Forgiving for beginners
Cons
−Painfully slow on roads
−Basic suspension limits confidence
−Subframe cracks under abuse
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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