Suzuki DR-Z 400SM (2007-08)

The Suzuki DR-Z 400SM motorcycle was produced between 2007 and 2008. It features a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 398 cc. The bike has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The Mikuni BSR36 CV carburetor provides induction and the bike operates on a dry sump lubrication system. The digital CDI ignition is powered by a 12V, 6.5Ah battery and the bike starts with electric power. The maximum power output is 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp at 8500 rpm with a rear wheel output of 24.9 kW / 33.4 hp. The maximum torque available is 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft at 6600 rpm. The clutch is a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated system and the transmission is five-speed. Final drive is by chain with a #520 designation. The steel frame comprises a single front down tube while the front suspension is telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload. The rear suspension is a link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping system with a travel of 277 mm / 10.9 in. Brakes consist of a single 310mm floating disc with a two-piston caliper on the front and a single 240mm disc with a one-piston caliper on the rear. The bike rides on two tires- the front tire is a 120/70-17 while the rear tire is a 140/70-17. Length of the bike is 2225 mm / 87.6 in with a width of 855 mm / 33.7 in. Wheelbase is 1460 mm / 57.5 in and the seat height is 890 mm / 35.0 in with a ground clearance of 260 mm / 10.2 in. Dry weight of the bike is 137 kg / 302 lbs while wet weight is 146 kg / 321 lbs. The fuel tank can hold 10 liters / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal of fuel and its average consumption is 5.5 L/100 km / 18.2 km/L / 42.8 US mpg / 51.4 Imp mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time is 15 seconds with a top speed of 145 km/h / 90 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR-Z 400SM

Year: 2007 – 08


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 CV carburetor
Lubrication: Dry sump
Ignition: Digital CDI
Battery: 12V, 6.5Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm (rear wheel: 24.9 kW / 33.4 hp
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

Frame: Chrome-moly steel frame, single front down tube
Front Suspension: Telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload
Rear Suspension: Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 277 mm / 10.9 in
Front Brakes: Single 310 mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 140/70-17
Dimensions: Length 2225 mm / 87.6 in Width 855 mm / 33.7 in.
Wheelbase: 1460 mm / 57.5 in
Seat Height: 890 mm / 35.0 in
Ground Clearance: 260 mm / 10.2 in
Dry Weight: 137 kg / 302 lbs
Wet Weight: 146 kg / 321 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.5 L/100 km / 18.2 km/l / 42.8 US mpg / 51.4 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.0 sec
Top Speed: 145 km/h / 90 mph

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