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All Bikes/Compare/Swm Superdual 650 vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Swm Superdual 650 vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Swm Superdual 650 vs Suzuki Dr-z400. Swm Superdual 650: 53 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimate) hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimate) weight, top speed 165 km/h (estimate), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Suzuki Dr-z400: 39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets) hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Swm Superdual 650 Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
165 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
53 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimate)
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimate)
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
165 km/h (estimate)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimate)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (estimate; approximately 22 km/L)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Swm Superdual 650
Swm Superdual 650
6.5/10

"A rewarding lightweight adventurer that demands mechanical tolerance and realistic expectations."

Pros
+Genuinely lightweight and flickable
+Punchy torquey single cylinder
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
Terrible long-distance seat comfort
Thin parts and dealer network
Noticeable vibration at speed
Suzuki Dr-z400
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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10W-40 Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil JASO MA2
Motul · Engine Oil
10W-40 Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil JASO MA2
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Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
Yoshimura · Exhaust
Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
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Oil Filter for SWM Superdual 650
Oil Filter
Oil Filter for SWM Superdual 650
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Suzuki DRZ400
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Air Filter for SWM Superdual 650
Air Filter
Air Filter for SWM Superdual 650
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
Acerbis · Hand Guards
Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
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Spark Plugs
Spark Plug for SWM Superdual 650
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
Pirelli · Tires
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
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SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
SW-Motech · GPS Mount
SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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