Yamaha Xt600 vs Suzuki Dr-z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt600 vs Suzuki Dr-z400. Yamaha Xt600: 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 176 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Yamaha Xt600
Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
176 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
155 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
176 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable adventure bike that rewards a careful used buyer."
Pros
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Simple DIY-friendly mechanics
+Excellent long-distance capability
Cons
−Vibration above 80mph
−Carb diaphragms age badly
−Fork seals leak frequently
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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