KTM Adventure 390 X vs Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM Adventure 390 Xstacks up against the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Adventure 390 XSuzuki DR-Z 4SM+
Model year20262026
Price$6,499$9,299
Engine398 cc398 cc
Weight165 kg
Seat height825 mm890 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Tires100/90 R19 / 130/80 R17Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A 120/70 R17 M/C 58H / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A 140/70 R17 M/C 66H

KTM Adventure 390 X vs Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM Adventure 390 X and the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM Adventure 390 X brings its published horsepower in a 165 kg package, while the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ counters with its own power figure. On price, the KTM Adventure 390 X has the lower MSRP.

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: