DR-Z400S

Breaking New Ground in 4-stroke Dual-Sport Riding

The DR-Z400S breaks new ground in off-road and dual-sport riding by offering the broad, tractable power and torque of an advanced engine and a compact, light and agile chassis.
Fully street-legal, the nimble handling and excellent 4-stroke engine for tackling enduro runs also make the DR-Z400S a downright pleasure to ride on highway and in the city.

Key Features

- Compact 398cm³ liquid-cooled, DOHC engine produces broad, tractable power and plenty of torque.

- Magnesium-alloy clutch, magneto, and cylinder head covers.

- Forged aluminum piston cooled by a crankcase oil jet.

- Digitally-mapped DC-CDI system maintains efficient combustion.

- 36mm MIKUNI carburetor with integrated deceleration enrichener circuit.

- Narrow frame with chrome-moly steel tubes achieves exceptional torsional rigidity with minimal weight.

- Cartridge-style forks with long 288mm travel provide smooth performance on all types of terrain.

- Rear shock absorber with 295mm of travel connects to the lightweight aluminum swingarm through a progressive linkage system.

- Wire-spoked 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels with blacked-out aluminum rims.

- Sure stopping power supplied by a dual-piston 250mm front disc and 220mm rear disc brake.

Engine Features

- The compact 398cm³ liquid-cooled, DOHC, dry-sump engine produces strong low-rpm power. Its compact, 4-valve cylinder head features large 36mm intake valves and 29mm exhaust valves to help produce broad, tractable power and torque that's ready for any terrain.

- Simple electric starting via a lightweight starter motor with an automatic mechanical decompression system.

- Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM)-coated cylinder is durable, lightweight and provides superior heat transfer.

- Digitally-mapped DC-CDI system monitors throttle position and engine rpm as it adjusts ignition timing to maintain efficient combustion.

- Forged aluminum piston is 10% lighter than a cast piston and receives additional oil-cooling through a crankcase oil jet.

- Fed by a 6L air box, the 36mm MIKUNI carburetor incorporates a deceleration enrichener circuit to help provide smooth throttle response when decelerating or using engine braking.

- The left side body cover has quick-release fasteners for easy access to the air filter.

- The PAIR (Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection) system system helps the motorcycle achieve emissions compliance without affecting performance.

- Magnesium-alloy clutch, magneto, and cylinder head covers contribute to the bike's low weight.

- Thermostatically-controlled cooling fan mounted to the left radiator helps maintain consistent operating temperature.

- Compact, 5-speed transmission utilizes a cable-operated clutch with a separate magnesium outer cover for simplified clutch maintenance.

- Low-maintenance, long-life sealed O-ring type drive chain produces minimal sounds when riding.

Chassis Features

- The narrow frame combines thin chrome-moly steel tubes for exceptional torsional rigidity with minimal weight. The backbone tube, front down tube, and steering head gussets form the dry-sump engine oil tank. A bolt-on aluminum sub-frame helps reduce weight and simplify maintenance.

- The 49mm cartridge-style forks with long 288mm travel have protective rubber boots plus adjustable compression/rebound damping and adjustable spring preload for smooth performance on all types of on- and off-road terrain.

- Rear shock absorber features 295mm of travel and compression damping/preload adjustments. It connects to the lightweight aluminum swingarm through a progressive linkage system.

- Wire-spoked 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels with blacked-out aluminum rims are fitted with Dunlop D208 dual-purpose tires. The wheels are sized perfectly to accept popular dual sport tires and are set up to accept rim-locks when a more aggressive tread pattern is used.

- Sure stopping power is supplied by a 250mm front disc with a dual-piston caliper and a 220mm rear disc brake with a single-piston caliper.

- Specially designed mirrors rotate to avoid damage in case of impact.

- A pouch on the rear fender carries the tool kit, owner's manual, or other cargo.

- Off-road inspired gray and black bodywork has bold black, silver, and yellow graphics.

Electrical Features

- Electric start system provides convenient operation and features a lightweight starter motor and a compact, 6.5-amp, maintenance-free battery.

- Compact digital instrument cluster includes speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer, and stopwatch functions.

- On-road legal equipment features include a bright 60/55-watt H4 halogen headlight, compact tail/stoplight, lightweight, rubber-mounted turn signals, and a horn.

Additional Features

- A variety of Genuine Suzuki Accessories are available, including a low-profile seat, cargo rack, knuckle covers set, and more.

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Specifications

Engine Type 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement 398 cm3 (24.3 cu. in)
Bore x Stroke 90.0 mm x 62.6 mm (3.5 in x 2.5 in)
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Overall Length 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
Overall Width 875 mm (34.4 in)
Overall Height 1,230 mm (48.4 in)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Ground Clearance 300 mm (11.8 in)
Seat Height 935 mm (36.8 in)
Curb Mass 146 kg (322 lbs)
Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front Disc
Brakes Rear Disc
Tires Front 80/100-21M/C 51P, tube type
Tires Rear 120/90-18M/C 65P, tube type
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.0 L (2.6/2.2 US/Imp gal)

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