KTM SMC 390 R vs Suzuki DR-Z 4S+ (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM SMC 390 Rstacks up against the Suzuki DR-Z 4S+. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SMC 390 RSuzuki DR-Z 4S+
Model year20262026
Price$6,049$9,299
Engine398 cc398 cc
Weight154 kg151 kg
Seat height860 mm920 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesDiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesDiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin® Power 6 110/70 R17 / Michelin® Power 6 150/60 R17IRC GP-410 80/100 R21 51P / IRC GP-410 120/80 R18 62P

KTM SMC 390 R vs Suzuki DR-Z 4S+ — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SMC 390 R and the Suzuki DR-Z 4S+ usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SMC 390 R brings its published horsepower in a 154 kg package, while the Suzuki DR-Z 4S+ counters with its own power figure at 151 kg. On price, the KTM SMC 390 R has the lower MSRP.

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: