KTM 390 SMC-R vs Suzuki Drz400sm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
KTM 390 SMC-R vs Suzuki Drz400sm. KTM 390 SMC-R: 44 bhp hp, 161 kg (355 lbs) weight, top speed ?. Suzuki Drz400sm: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
KTM 390 SMC-R
Suzuki Drz400sm
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
28.8 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
161 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
44 bhp
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
28.8 ft-lb
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
—
155 km/h
Weight
161 kg (355 lbs)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Drz400sm
8.5/10
"The ultimate urban weapon if you buy one with documented maintenance."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Incredible urban flickability
+Simple cheap maintenance
Cons
−Neglected valves are common
−Harsh stock suspension
−Motorway cruising is miserable
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