Suzuki DR-Z400E vs KTM EXC 400 (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki DR-Z400Estacks up against the KTM EXC 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki DR-Z400EKTM EXC 400
Model year20212001
Price
Engine398 cc398 cc
Horsepower44 hp
Weight138 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Nissin twin-piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin single-piston caliperSingle disc
Tires80/70-21 / 110/90-18 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

Suzuki DR-Z400E vs KTM EXC 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki DR-Z400E and the KTM EXC 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki DR-Z400E brings its published horsepower in a 138 kg package, while the KTM EXC 400 counters with 44 hp.

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: