Suzuki Dr-z 400sm vs Husqvarna 701 Motard
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm vs Husqvarna 701 Motard. 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. Husqvarna 701 Motard: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
153 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,500 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight and conditions)
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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
Husqvarna 701 Motard
8.5/10
"The best fun-per-pound supermoto you can buy used today."
Pros
+Savage, addictive single-cylinder engine
+Lightweight and brilliantly flickable
+Excellent WP suspension
Cons
−Significant vibration at highway speeds
−Valve service frequently neglected
−Subframe cracking issues known
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
