Suzuki Dr-z 400sm vs Ducati Hypermotard 796
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm vs Ducati Hypermotard 796. Suzuki Dr-z 400sm: 40 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ducati Hypermotard 796: 81 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
Ducati Hypermotard 796
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
170 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,500 rpm
81 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
78 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight and conditions)
210 km/h
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
8.0/10
"The best urban canyon tool that refuses to ever quit."
Pros
+Near-indestructible thumper engine
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
+Exceptional low-speed maneuverability
Cons
−Miserable above 70mph
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Carb needs attention often
Ducati Hypermotard 796
8.0/10
"A brilliant used buy — if you do your homework first."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Manageable power, hugely rewarding
+Stunning Italian street presence
Cons
−Desmo service bills hurt
−Crash damage history rampant
−Heat soak in traffic
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