Suzuki Dr-z 400s vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z 400s vs Suzuki Drz400s. 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. Suzuki Drz400s: 33 hp @ 7,600 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z 400s
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 8,500 rpm
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (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
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
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