After guessing at the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM price earlier this week, we have the introductory pricing finally announced by the manufacturer—and we were in the right ballpark.
Here’s what we said a few days back:
In the States, Suzuki is selling the DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM for introductory pricing of $8,999 USD (plus taxes and other fees). Converting straight to CAD, that would work out to about $12,800. Thankfully, motorcycles are almost never priced as a straight USD-to-CAD equivalent in our market; we typically save a bit on that dollar-to-dollar exchange rate.
As it turns out, Canadian buyers will indeed save a decent chunk of change on that exchange rate, about nine hundred bucks! Currently, Suzuki Canada is listing both the dual sport and supermoto 400 models for introductory pricing of $11,899. In Ontario, that works out to an out-the-door price of nearly $14,000 after taxes and fees; depending on the taxes in whatever province you’re in, and what your dealer charges for setup, etc., you’ll be higher or lower than this number, but you’ll be in this ballpark.
For the sake of reference, the dual sport DR-Z400S sold for about $9,500 out the door in Ontario for 2024, before dealer fees, and the DR-Z400SM supermoto was about $10k. The price to leave the showroom has gone up about 40 percent; what are you getting for your money?
The new 400 is considerably more advanced than the previous model, with EFI, ride-by-wire throttle (that enables multiple ride modes) and ABS. Horsepower and torque are roughly the same as before, maybe down a tad, at 37.5 hp and 27.3 lb-ft of torque. You can see our initial write-up on the bike here, laying out the details we learned at its EICMA launch. It is certainly much more of a generational leap forward than it looks on the surface.
Is it worth 40 percent more than the previous-generation Dizzer? That is a question the market will sort out this summer. There is no question that made-in-Japan bikes are getting more expensive, as the industry as a whole sees prices rise. That’s going to drive some buyers to the Thai-built 300 dual sports from Honda and Kawasaki.
Admittedly, the $4,000-$5,000 difference between those machines and the new DR-Z4 models is less noticeable if you’re financing the machine over five years, which almost everyone does these days. And also, there’s nothing else really like the DR-Z4 on the market: the European bikes are more complicated and even more expensive, and the KLR650, the closest competitor, is a lot cheaper (MSRP starts at $7,499) but is also a lot heavier.
See Suzuki Canada’s website for the DR-Z4SM here, and the DR-Z4S here.
With the DR-Z series, Suzuki has demonstrated remarkable consistency. Do you believe that the 2025 models will be more valuable than other bikes in its class? Longtime DR-Z owners’ opinions would be much appreciated!
Wonderful news! For adventure riders, Suzuki’s decision to continue producing the DR-Z is a significant victory. Does anyone know if the suspension has been significantly improved for off-road use? I’m looking forward to reviews on actual rides!
Wonderful news! For adventure riders, Suzuki’s decision to continue producing the DR-Z is a significant victory. Does anyone know if the suspension has been significantly improved for off-road use? I’m looking forward to reviews on actual rides!
For the sake of reference, the dual sport DR-Z400S sold for about $9,500 out the door in Ontario for 2024, before dealer fees, and the DR-Z400SM supermoto was about $10k.
The new 400 is considerably more advanced than the previous model, with EFI, ride-by-wire throttle (that enables multiple ride modes) and ABS.
After guessing at the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM price earlier this week, we have the introductory pricing finally announced by the manufacturer—and we were in the right ballpark.
After guessing at the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM price earlier this week, we have the introductory pricing finally announced by the manufacturer—and we were in the right ballpark.
The new 400 is considerably more advanced than the previous model,
Wonderful news! For adventure riders, Suzuki’s decision to continue producing the DR-Z is a significant victory. Does anyone know if the suspension has been significantly improved for off-road use? I’m looking forward to reviews on actual rides!
Great breakdown! The DR-Z4SM seems like a fun city and twisty road machine. Does anyone here have experience riding both the DR-Z4S and the DR-Z4SM? How do they compare in day-to-day usability?
Suzuki’s consistency with the DR-Z series is impressive. With the 2025 models, do you think they will hold their value well compared to similar bikes in this category? Would love insights from longtime DR-Z owners!
Thanks for sharing the pricing details! The DR-Z4SM seems like a fantastic choice for supermoto fans. Any updates on aftermarket upgrades or accessories that would enhance performance?
Exciting news! Suzuki keeping the DR-Z lineup alive is a big win for adventure riders. Does anyone know if there have been significant suspension upgrades for off-road capability? Looking forward to real-world ride reviews!
Looking forward to seeing how these bikes perform on the trails and streets this summer!
The big question, as you said, is whether riders will see enough value in the improvements to justify the cost.
A 40% price jump is definitely steep, but with all the new tech—EFI, ride modes, and ABS—it does seem like a true generational upgrade.
It’s always interesting to see how manufacturers adjust pricing between the U.S. and Canadian markets.
I’m not sure how much a DRZ competes with a KLR650. If I wanted a bike capable of single track riding where I live in British Columbia I’d throw a set of DOT knobbies on the DRZ and call it good. A KLR 650 would not be able to conquer the same terrain as the Suzuki even with proper tires. Now if there was any type of highway distance involved the Kawasaki would be the bike of choice as more than about 1.5 hours on the street on the DRZ would be punishing. The new DRZ bridges a gap between the CRF/KLX 300’s and the Austrian 350’s.