Suzuki Dr-z 400sm vs Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm vs Ktm Adventure 990 Smt. 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 Adventure 990 Smt: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
229 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,500 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight and conditions)
210 km/h
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
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 Adventure 990 Smt
8.2/10
"Buy a good one and you'll never want to sell it."
Pros
+LC8 V-twin is sublime
+Genuinely versatile daily weapon
+Excellent chassis feedback
Cons
−Punishing if neglected
−Suspension soft stock
−Dealer support inconsistent
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