Triumph Speed 400 Base vs Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Speed 400 Basestacks up against the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Speed 400 Base | Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $5,495 | $9,299 |
| Engine | 398 cc | 398 cc |
| Weight | 170 kg | — |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 890 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.0 L | 8.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Chain | Manual, 5 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Metzeler Sportec M9RR: 110/70 R17 / Metzeler Sportec M9RR: 150/60 R17 | Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A 120/70 R17 M/C 58H / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A 140/70 R17 M/C 66H |
Triumph Speed 400 Base vs Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Speed 400 Base and the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Speed 400 Base brings its published horsepower in a 170 kg package, while the Suzuki DR-Z 4SM+ counters with its own power figure. On price, the Triumph Speed 400 Base 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: