Suzuki DR-Z 400 S (2004-05)

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The Suzuki DR-Z 400S is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 398cc, produced between 2004-05. It has a liquid-cooled system, 11.3:1 compression ratio, Mikuni BSR36 carburetor for induction, and an electric start. The bike’s maximum power is 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm and its maximum torque is 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm. The DR-Z 400S is equipped with a five-speed transmission and a dry sump lubrication system. The suspension features telescopic forks in the front and link-type in the rear with fully adjustable spring preload and 26-way compression damping. The bike has a wheelbase of 1485mm / 58.5 in, a seat height of 935mm / 36.8 in, and a fuel capacity of 10 liters / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal. It has a dry weight of 132 kg / 291 lbs and can reach a top speed of 152 km/h / 94 mph. The bike’s front brake is equipped with a single 250mm disc and a two-piston caliper while the rear brake has a single 220mm disc and a one-piston caliper. The DR-Z 400S has a standing quarter-mile time of 13.9 seconds and an average fuel consumption of 4.5 L/100 km / 21.9 km/L / 51.1 US mpg / 61.9 Imp mpg.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR-Z 400S

Year: 2004 – 05


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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