Suzuki Drz400s vs Suzuki Dr-z400
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
Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
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
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