Yamaha Xt600 vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt600 vs Suzuki Drz400s. 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 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 Xt600
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
34 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
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
176 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (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 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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