Beta RR 400 4-Stroke vs Suzuki DR-Z400E (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta RR 400 4-Strokestacks up against the Suzuki DR-Z400E. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta RR 400 4-StrokeSuzuki DR-Z400E
Model year20072021
Price
Engine398 cc398 cc
Weight118 kg138 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating disc ø255 mm and double-piston floating caliperSingle disc. Nissin twin-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Disc ø240 mm and single-piston floating caliperSingle disc. Nissin single-piston caliper
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 80/70-21 / 110/90-18

Beta RR 400 4-Stroke vs Suzuki DR-Z400E — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta RR 400 4-Stroke and the Suzuki DR-Z400E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta RR 400 4-Stroke brings its published horsepower in a 118 kg package, while the Suzuki DR-Z400E counters with its own power figure at 138 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: