Zero Motorcycles Fxe vs Suzuki Dr-z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Fxe vs Suzuki Dr-z400. Zero Motorcycles Fxe: 46 hp (34 kW) peak power hp, 142 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 137 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
Zero Motorcycles Fxe
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
142 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) peak power
39 hp @ 7,200 rpm (note: estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish output figures for all markets)
Torque
106 Nm (instantaneous from 0 rpm)
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
142 kg (curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight for DR-Z400S; DR-Z400SM is approximately 136 kg)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (real-world urban use); range ~160 km city / ~100 km highway on 7.2 kWh pack
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Fxe
7.5/10
"Urban electric done right, if the mileage math works for you."
Pros
+Instant torque, genuinely fast
+Near-zero running costs
+Strong urban riding ergonomics
Cons
−Range limits longer rides
−Battery replacement eye-watering
−Suspension uninspiring beyond city
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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