Suzuki DR-Z400
Type of motorcycle
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The Suzuki DR-Z400 is a dual-sport motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki beginning in 2000. It is powered by a single-cylinder, 398 cc (24.3 cu in), carbureted, liquid-cooled four-stroke engine.[2]
2007 DRZ-400SM | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | DR350 |
| Successor | DR-Z4S |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | 398 cc (24.3 cu in) 4-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 90.0 mm × 62.6 mm (3.54 in × 2.46 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Top speed | 94 mph (151 km/h) |
| Power | 39 hp (29 kW) @ 7,600 rpm |
| Torque | 39.2 N⋅m (28.9 lb⋅ft) @ 6,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, constant-mesh, chain-drive[1] |
| Frame type | Diamond Block |
| Brakes | Disc |
| Seat height | E/S: 935 mm (36.8 in) SM: 890 mm (35.0 in) |
| Weight | 144 kg (317 lb) (S version) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 L (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 44.4 mpg‑US (5.30 L/100 km; 53.3 mpg‑imp)[1] |
| Related | Suzuki DR-Z125 |
History
Kawasaki marketed a private labeled version of the DR-Z known as the KLX400 – it is nearly identical to the DR-Z400 except for bodywork and some accessories.[2]
The DR-Z is used by the Australian Army and is slightly modified for the Army role.[3]
The DR-Z400 has been produced in four variants:
- DR-Z400 - kick-start only, not street legal (US), possibly street legal (AUS).
- DR-Z400E - electric-start, not street legal (US), street legal (AUS) kick-start.
- DR-Z400S - street legal (headlight, taillight, turn signals, mirrors and electric start).
- DR-Z400SM - Supermoto, first year 2005, street legal, comes standard with 17-inch (430 mm) sportbike inspired wheels, oversize front and rear brakes, RMZ rear swing-arm and inverted forks.
