Suzuki DR-Z 400 vs KTM 400 EGS (2003)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki DR-Z 400KTM 400 EGS
Model year20031998
Price
Engine398 cc398 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Weight113 kg137 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 110/100-18

Suzuki DR-Z 400 vs KTM 400 EGS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki DR-Z 400 and the KTM 400 EGS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki DR-Z 400 brings its published horsepower in a 113 kg package, while the KTM 400 EGS counters with 50 hp at 137 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: