Suzuki DR-Z 400 S (2000-01)

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The Suzuki DR-Z 400S is a motorcycle that was produced during 2000-01. It is powered by a four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 398cc. The bike has a liquid-cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. It uses a Mikuni BSR36 carburetor and has a dry sump lubrication system. The electronic ignition system of the bike is digital CDI, and it has an electric starting system. The maximum power output of the bike is 29.2 kW or 39.7 hp at 8500 rpm, while the maximum torque is 39 Nm at 6600 rpm. The bike features a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated clutch and a 5-speed transmission. The front suspension of the bike uses a telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped system with 11-way compression damping and adjustable spring preload. The front and rear brakes of the bike are single-disc with 2 and 1 piston calipers, respectively. The fuel capacity of the bike is 10 litres, and it has a consumption average of 4.5 L/100km. It has a top speed of 152 km/h or 94 mph and can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 13.9 seconds. The bike has a seat height of 935 mm, ground clearance of 300 mm, and a dry weight of 132 kg.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR-Z 400S

Year: 2000 – 01


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 90 x 62.6 mm.
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Induction: Mikuni BSR36 carburetor
Lubrication: Dry sump
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, #520
Front Suspension: Telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload

Front Wheel Travel: 290 mm / 11.4 in
Rear Suspension: Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 295 mm / 11.6 in
Front Brakes: Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 80/100-21
Rear Tyre: 120/90-18
Dimensions: Length 2310 mm / 90.9 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in. Height 1230 mm / 48.4 in
Wheelbase: 1485 mm / 58.5 in
Seat Height: 935 mm / 36.8 in
Ground Clearance: 300 mm / 11.8 in
Dry Weight: 132 kg / 291 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 4.5 L/100 km / 21.9 km/l / 51.1 US mpg / 61.9 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.9 sec
Top Speed: 152 km/h / 94 mph

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