Suzuki Dr-z400 vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z400 vs Suzuki Dr650. 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. Suzuki Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z400
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
155 km/h
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 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
Suzuki Dr650
8.0/10
"The most reliable used adventure bike under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Dirt cheap parts availability
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
−Carburetor needs attention
−Vibration above 70mph
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
