Suzuki Dr-z400 vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z400 vs Honda Crf250l. Suzuki Dr-z400: 39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets) hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Crf250l: 24 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z400
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
130 km/h
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr-z400
8.5/10
"The definitive beginner dual-sport that experienced riders keep forever."
Pros
+Near-indestructible thumper motor
+Massive aftermarket parts support
+Brilliant off-road capability
Cons
−Highway cruising genuinely exhausting
−Carb needs jetting attention
−Subframes crack under abuse
Honda Crf250l
7.0/10
"The most sensible used bike you'll ever mildly regret."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredibly cheap to run
+Capable light off-road
Cons
−Struggles above 65mph
−Front brake underwhelms
−Stock power feels strangled
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