Suzuki Drz400sm vs Gas Gas Sm 700 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Suzuki Drz400sm 8.5/10 and Gas Gas Sm 700 8.0/10. Suzuki Drz400sm scores higher on the overall verdict. Suzuki Drz400sm caveat: You regularly ride motorways or carry passengers. Gas Gas Sm 700 caveat: You want relaxed, low-maintenance daily transport.

Suzuki Drz400sm vs Gas Gas Sm 700 — which is better for beginners?

Suzuki Drz400sm is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 40 hp is manageable. The Gas Gas Sm 700 is better held for a second bike.

Suzuki Drz400sm vs Gas Gas Sm 700 — which should I commute on daily?

Suzuki Drz400sm — Urban commuters wanting fun, reliable, flickable transport.

Suzuki Drz400sm vs Gas Gas Sm 700

Q: Suzuki Drz400sm vs Gas Gas Sm 700 — which has more power?

Suzuki Drz400sm produces 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm; Gas Gas Sm 700 produces ~74 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market/tune compared to KTM 690 SMC R's ~74 hp). Gas Gas Sm 700 wins by 34 hp.

Q: Suzuki Drz400sm vs Gas Gas Sm 700 — which is faster?

Top speed: Suzuki Drz400sm 155 km/h, Gas Gas Sm 700 ~175 km/h (estimated; note: based on comparable KTM 690 SMC R data). Gas Gas Sm 700 is the faster of the two.

Q: Suzuki Drz400sm vs Gas Gas Sm 700 — which is lighter?

Weight: Suzuki Drz400sm 148 kg (wet/curb weight), Gas Gas Sm 700 ~148 kg (wet/curb weight; note: estimate based on sister model data, confirm with official GAS GAS documentation).

Q: Suzuki Drz400sm vs Gas Gas Sm 700 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Suzuki Drz400sm 3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average), Gas Gas Sm 700 ~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: official figures not widely published, estimate based on sister models KTM 690 SMC R and Husqvarna 701). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Drz400sm vs Gas Gas Sm 700. Suzuki Drz400sm: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Gas Gas Sm 700: ~74 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market/tune compared to KTM 690 SMC R's ~74 hp) hp, ~148 kg (wet/curb weight; note: estimate based on sister model data, confirm with official GAS GAS documentation) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; note: based on comparable KTM 690 SMC R data), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Suzuki Drz400sm

Gas Gas Sm 700

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Suzuki Drz400sm Gas Gas Sm 700

Horsepower (hp)

40 hp

74 hp

Torque (Nm)

39 Nm

73 Nm

Top Speed (km/h)

155 km/h

175 km/h

Weight (kg) — lower is better

148 kg

Type

Supermoto

Horsepower

40 hp @ 8,000 rpm

~74 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market/tune compared to KTM 690 SMC R's ~74 hp)

Torque

39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm

~73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; note: based on shared LC4c engine platform specs)

Top Speed

155 km/h

~175 km/h (estimated; note: based on comparable KTM 690 SMC R data)

Weight

148 kg (wet/curb weight)

~148 kg (wet/curb weight; note: estimate based on sister model data, confirm with official GAS GAS documentation)

Fuel

3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)

~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: official figures not widely published, estimate based on sister models KTM 690 SMC R and Husqvarna 701)

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