KTM 390 SMC R vs Suzuki DR-Z4S: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the KTM 390 SMC R (2026-present) and the Suzuki DR-Z4S (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: KTM 390 SMC R 44.4 hp, Suzuki DR-Z4S 38 hp.
- Torque: KTM 390 SMC R 39 Nm, Suzuki DR-Z4S 37 Nm.
- Weight: KTM 390 SMC R 161 kg, Suzuki DR-Z4S 151 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- KTM 390 SMC R (2026-present)44.4 (best)
- Suzuki DR-Z4S (2025-present)38
Torque Nm
- KTM 390 SMC R (2026-present)39 (best)
- Suzuki DR-Z4S (2025-present)37
Weight kg
- KTM 390 SMC R (2026-present)161
- Suzuki DR-Z4S (2025-present)151 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present Remove |  2025-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dual-sport | Dual-sport |
| Years | 2026-present | 2025-present |
| Engine | single-cylinder , 4 strokes Injection Ø 46 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves 398.70 cc 45 ch (44.40 hp) to 8,500 rpm 4.10 mkg (39 Nm) to 7,000 rpm | 398cc liquid-cooled DOHC single, EFI |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 398 cc | 398 cc |
| Power | 44.4 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest | 38 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 39 Nm @ 7,000 rpmBest | 37 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain | 5-speed constant mesh, chain final drive; final drive: Chain, #520 |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 161 kg (wet) | 151 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 860 mm | 920 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9 LBest | 8.7 L |
| Front suspension | Telehydraulic inverted WP forks Ø 43 mm / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 230 mm (9.06 in) Compression and rebound adjustment | KYB inverted telescopic fork, adjustable compression and rebound damping, 279mm (11.0in) travel |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 230 mm (9.06 in) Preload and rebound adjustment | KYB shock, adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping (link-type), 297mm (11.7in) travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Switchable ABS: front+rear on, front-only on, or fully off |
| Front brake | 1 Bybre disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 2-piston caliper | Nissin 2-piston caliper, 270mm disc |
| Rear brake | 1 Bybre disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper | Nissin 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 | IRC Trail Winner GP-410, 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/60-17 | IRC Trail Winner GP-410, 120/80-18 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 8,999 (USA) |