Suzuki Drz400s vs Honda Crf300l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Drz400s
Honda Crf300l
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
26.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
149 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Drz400s
8.5/10
"The most dependable used dual-sport your money can buy."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap, plentiful parts
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Heavy for true offroad
−Stock jetting notoriously lean
−No fuel injection ever
Honda Crf300l
8.0/10
"The best small ADV bike Honda has ever made for everyday riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Lightweight and easily manageable
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Power-limited for highway touring
−Subframe cracks on hard use
−Suspension linkage neglected often
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
