Suzuki Drz400s vs Honda Crf450l
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 Crf450l
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
34 hp @ 8,500 rpm (note: detuned from race spec for emissions/street compliance)
Torque
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
42 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: limited by gearing and engine tune for street compliance)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approximately 26 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 Crf450l
7.8/10
"The best trail bike you can legally ride to the trailhead."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Lightweight and nimble handling
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
Cons
−Tight valve service intervals
−Poor highway comfort overall
−Small fuel tank range
Top 10 Accessories
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