Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 vs Suzuki Drz400sm
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 vs Suzuki Drz400sm. Aprilia Dorsoduro 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Drz400sm: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
Suzuki Drz400sm
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
155 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
7.8/10
"A flawed masterpiece that punishes neglect but rewards passionate ownership."
Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Brembo brakes are exceptional
+Sharp, involving chassis
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Known throttle body carbon issues
−Hard seat for long rides
Suzuki Drz400sm
8.5/10
"The ultimate urban weapon if you buy one with documented maintenance."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Incredible urban flickability
+Simple cheap maintenance
Cons
−Neglected valves are common
−Harsh stock suspension
−Motorway cruising is miserable
Top 10 Accessories
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