KTM SMC 390 R vs Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SMC 390 RSuzuki DR-Z 4SM+
Model year20262026
Price$6,049$9,299
Engine398 cc398 cc
Weight154 kg
Seat height860 mm890 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesDiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesDiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin® Power 6 110/70 R17 / Michelin® Power 6 150/60 R17Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A 120/70 R17 M/C 58H / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A 140/70 R17 M/C 66H

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

Picking between the KTM SMC 390 R and the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SMC 390 R brings its published horsepower in a 154 kg package, while the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ counters with its own power figure. On price, the KTM SMC 390 R 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: