Suzuki Dr-z 400 vs Suzuki Drz400s
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 Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
138 kg
Type
Enduro
Dual-sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 8,500 rpm (est.)
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (est.)
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (est. — note: varies by variant and gearing)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
138 kg (DR-Z400S curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (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 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