A tick marks the better figure for green laning. Manufacturer figures; weights are wet unless marked as estimates.
Where they sit against every other bike
Wet weight against ground clearance across the whole Bike Finder. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit.
Our take on each
Suzuki DR-Z4S: A genuinely excellent, modernised all-rounder for green laning, light, capable and well-equipped, with a seat height that will catch out shorter riders.
Suzuki DR-Z400S: An analogue, bombproof green-laning benchmark, light and gutsy off-road, though its tall seat and buzzy gearbox make it less relaxed on the road.
Remember: rider ability, tyres and the weather on the day move the real answer more than the bike does. Check each lane's own difficulty and legal status before you ride.
Find where to ride either one
Plan a day of legal green lanes across England and Wales on Holloway's map, with each lane's difficulty and status.
