Suzuki Dr-z 400 vs Suzuki Dr-z 400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z 400
Suzuki Dr-z 400s
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
148 kg
Type
Enduro
Dual-sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 8,500 rpm (est.)
39 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (est.)
40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (est. — note: varies by variant and gearing)
145 km/h
Weight
138 kg (DR-Z400S curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
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
Suzuki Dr-z 400s
8.5/10
"The used dual-sport benchmark — buy the cleanest example you can find."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible thumper motor
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Carb needs frequent attention
−Heavy for a single
−Subframes crack under abuse