Suzuki Dr-z 400s vs Kawasaki Klx 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z 400s vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Suzuki Dr-z 400s: 39 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z 400s
Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 8,500 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
145 km/h
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (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 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
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
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