Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025 vs. Honda CB300R 2018

Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025

Honda CB300R 2018

Technical Specifications Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025 compared to Honda CB300R 2018

Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025

Honda CB300R 2018

Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2025

Honda CB300R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	63 mm
Engine power	Engine power	38 HP	Engine power	31 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	37 Nm	Torque	27.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.1	Compression Ratio	10.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	398 ccm	Displacement	286 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	260 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	277 mm	Travel	107 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	63.5 degree	Rake	66 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	296 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,195 mm	Length	2,012 mm
Width	Width	885 mm	Width	802 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,052 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,352 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	799 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	154 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	143 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	8.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Honda CB300R 2018

The somewhat hackneyed saying "Performance isn't everything!" hits the mark with the new Honda CB300R. The bike could be sold as the epitome of lightness, both in terms of weight and handling. The high build quality in combination with the successful styling will certainly help to overlook the less than complete equipment. Thus, the CB300R represents a real enrichment for the A2 segment!

Truly smooth handling

chassis offers stability AND comfort

top build quality

IMU-ABS & full LED lighting.

Front brake needs more hand force than expected

Poorly equipped than the competition

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