Suzuki Dr-z 400 vs Sur-ron Light Bee X
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z 400 vs Sur-ron Light Bee X. Suzuki Dr-z 400: 39 hp @ 8,500 rpm (est.) hp, 138 kg (DR-Z400S curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (est. — note: varies by variant and gearing), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Sur-ron Light Bee X: ~6 hp continuous / ~22 hp peak (mid-drive electric motor, no rpm rating applicable) hp, ~47 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~75 km/h (electronically limited; some units reported up to 80 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z 400
Sur-ron Light Bee X
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
6 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
250 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
75 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
47 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
39 hp @ 8,500 rpm (est.)
~6 hp continuous / ~22 hp peak (mid-drive electric motor, no rpm rating applicable)
Torque
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (est.)
~250 Nm at wheel (motor output approximately 32 Nm before gear reduction); NOTE: Manufacturer claims ~250 Nm at rear wheel
Top Speed
145 km/h (est. — note: varies by variant and gearing)
~75 km/h (electronically limited; some units reported up to 80 km/h)
Weight
138 kg (DR-Z400S curb weight)
~47 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
N/A – Electric vehicle. Estimated energy consumption: ~3–5 Wh/km (approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh per 100km equivalent)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr-z 400
8.2/10
"The DRZ400 is the sensible Swiss Army knife of used dual-sports."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Massive aftermarket parts support
+Versatile on/off-road
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Heavy for a dirtbike
−Modest top-end power
Sur-ron Light Bee X
7.5/10
"Brilliant backyard weapon if you accept its very specific limitations."
Pros
+Genuinely fun power delivery
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Parts wait times are brutal
−Stock brakes embarrassingly weak
−Road legal in almost nowhere
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