Yamaha Dt 175 vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Dt 175 vs Suzuki Drz400s. Yamaha Dt 175: 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 102 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Drz400s: 33 hp @ 7,600 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Dt 175
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
16 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18 hp @ 7,500 rpm
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
16 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Dt 175
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic trail bike — buy smart, budget for work."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple mechanicals
+Lightweight and confidence-inspiring
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Power valve maintenance critical
−Neglected examples very common
−Thirsty on motorway miles
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
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