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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Suzuki Dr-z400. Kawasaki Klx 300: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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

Kawasaki Klx 300 Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Klx 300
Kawasaki Klx 300
8.0/10

"A genuinely capable dual-sport that rarely disappoints experienced or newer riders."

Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Confidence-inspiring suspension tuning
+Low maintenance requirements overall
Cons
Stubbornly holds resale value
Limited wind protection touring
Fork seals wear predictably
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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Motul · Engine Oil
Motul 5100 10W-40 4T (2x1L)
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Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
Yoshimura · Exhaust
Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
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HifloFiltro · Oil Filter
HifloFiltro HF112
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
Touratech · Skid Plate
Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
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Air Filter
Air filter for Kawasaki KLX 300
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
Acerbis · Hand Guards
Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
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NGK · Spark Plugs
NGK CR9EIA-9 (x1)
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
Pirelli · Tires
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
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SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
SW-Motech · GPS Mount
SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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