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All Bikes/Compare/Zero Motorcycles Fx vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Zero Motorcycles Fx vs Suzuki Dr-z400

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zero Motorcycles Fx vs Suzuki Dr-z400. Zero Motorcycles Fx: 46 hp @ peak (Z-Force 75-5 motor, no fixed RPM peak — note: electric motor, torque is constant across range) hp, 132 kg (curb weight, ZF7.2 configuration — note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration) weight, top speed 137 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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

Zero Motorcycles Fx Suzuki Dr-z400
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
132 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
46 hp @ peak (Z-Force 75-5 motor, no fixed RPM peak — note: electric motor, torque is constant across range)
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
106 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant, from standstill)
38 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimated; figures vary slightly by variant and market)
Top Speed
137 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and gearing)
Weight
132 kg (curb weight, ZF7.2 configuration — note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.0–1.5 L/100km (energy use ~50–75 Wh/km typical real-world)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Zero Motorcycles Fx
Zero Motorcycles Fx
7.8/10

"Best urban electric used buy if battery health checks out."

Pros
+Zero running costs realistically
+Instant torque, supremely fun
+Lightweight and genuinely agile
Cons
Limited range on older packs
Battery health critical to check
Basic suspension, limited adjustment
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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Engine Oil
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Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust DRZ400
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Oil Filter
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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
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards DRZ400
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Dual Sport Tire
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SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
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SW-Motech QUICK-LOCK GPS Bar Mount DRZ400
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