Suzuki Drz400sm vs Ktm Supermoto 990
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Drz400sm vs Ktm Supermoto 990. Suzuki Drz400sm: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm Supermoto 990: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Drz400sm
Ktm Supermoto 990
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
198 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Drz400sm
8.5/10
"The ultimate urban weapon if you buy one with documented maintenance."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Incredible urban flickability
+Simple cheap maintenance
Cons
−Neglected valves are common
−Harsh stock suspension
−Motorway cruising is miserable
Ktm Supermoto 990
7.8/10
"Brilliant, characterful machine that demands a disciplined pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+LC8 engine is intoxicating
+Razor-sharp supermoto handling
+Usable touring capability
Cons
−Expensive to maintain properly
−Known frame cracking issues
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
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