Suzuki Dr-z400 vs Yamaha Xt 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr-z400 vs Yamaha Xt 660. 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. Yamaha Xt 660: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dr-z400
Yamaha Xt 660
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
179 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
165 km/h
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Xt 660
7.5/10
"A dependable workhorse that rewards sensible buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent upright riding position
+Spoked wheels tubeless-convertible
Cons
−Valve clearances often neglected
−Fuel tap O-rings fail
−Uninspiring highway performance
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