Suzuki Dr-z 400sm vs Ktm 690 Smc R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm vs Ktm 690 Smc R. 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. Ktm 690 Smc R: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 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
Ktm 690 Smc R
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
148 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)
~175 km/h
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 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 (approx. 18–22 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
Ktm 690 Smc R
8.0/10
"An absolute weapon that rewards diligent buyers and destroys lazy ones."
Pros
+Insane fun-per-dollar ratio
+Lightweight and incredibly flickable
+Strong torquey single engine
Cons
−Maintenance-hungry, punishes neglect hard
−Crash damage risk very high
−Vibrations fatigue on long hauls
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