Suzuki Drz400sm vs Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Drz400sm vs Suzuki Dr-z 400sm. Suzuki Drz400sm: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Dr-z 400sm: 40 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Drz400sm
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
138 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
40 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight and conditions)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L 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
Suzuki Dr-z 400sm
8.0/10
"The best urban canyon tool that refuses to ever quit."
Pros
+Near-indestructible thumper engine
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
+Exceptional low-speed maneuverability
Cons
−Miserable above 70mph
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Carb needs attention often
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