Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025 vs. KTM 390 Duke 2014

Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025

Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2014

KTM 390 Duke 2014

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Technical Specifications Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025 compared to KTM 390 Duke 2014

Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025
KTM 390 Duke 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore90 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power38 HPEngine power44 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque37 NmTorque35 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.1 Compression Ratio12.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement398 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,367 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)154 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)139 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity8.7 lFuel Tank Capacity11 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025

Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025

With its 398cc single cylinder and geometry, the Suzuki DR-Z4SM provides plenty of riding pleasure. Easy handling, height agility, decent acceleration. It is a real fun bike, especially in winding areas, on short distances or in city traffic. With the 8.7-litre tank, it can theoretically cover 256 km, but a stress-free 200 km to the next stop is always realistic. Yet there are points of criticism. At 9,699 euros in Germany and 9,990 euros in Austria, it is priced in the premium segment. At this price, we would have expected more: more power, sixth gear, quickshifter, adjustable levers or a more comfortable seat. The bottom line is that the DR-Z4SM is a stylish, agile A2 supermoto with reasonable maintenance intervals, which is great fun in the city and on the track, but still has air at high rpms in terms of price-performance ratio.

Agile handling, extremely light-footed

Cleanly tuned engine, sufficient acceleration

Good chassis base with many adjustabilities

Simple but useful electronics package

Classic look with modern features, LED lighting as standard

Easy to maintain and stable

Price in the premium segment

5-speed transmission

No quickshifter available

Seat very hard, sporty knee angle

Lever not adjustable

Power noticeably weak above 8,500 rpm

KTM 390 Duke 2014

KTM 390 Duke 2014

The KTM 390 Duke is a really good compromise between sportiness, reason, riding comfort, fun and price. Best of all: it doesn't feel like a compromise at all, but like it's ready to race.

Low weight

sufficient power

high fun factor

low consumption

Sluggish clutch

small geometry

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki DR-Z4SM vs KTM 390 Duke

Price Suzuki DR-Z4SM

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