Suzuki Drz400s vs Kawasaki Klr 650
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
Kawasaki Klr 650
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
202 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
40 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2022+ fuel-injected model; carbureted models ~35 hp)
Torque
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
55 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 130–145 km/h)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022+ model; earlier carbureted models approx. 193–198 kg)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 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
Kawasaki Klr 650
7.5/10
"The world's most capable mediocre motorcycle — buy it used without hesitation."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Parts and community support everywhere
+Handles dirt roads competently
Cons
−Doohickey failure kills engines
−Brutal highway vibration
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
