Suzuki DR-Z 4S Base vs Suzuki DR-Z 4SM Base (2025)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki DR-Z 4S BaseSuzuki DR-Z 4SM Base
Model year20252025
Price
Engine398 cc398 cc
Weight151 kg154 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TiresIRC GP-400 80/100 R21 51P / IRC GP-400 120/80 R18 62PDunlop® Sportmax Q5A 120/70 R17 M/C 58H / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A 140/70 R17 M/C 66H

Suzuki DR-Z 4S Base vs Suzuki DR-Z 4SM Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki DR-Z 4S Base and the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki DR-Z 4S Base brings its published horsepower in a 151 kg package, while the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM Base counters with its own power figure at 154 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: