Suzuki DR-Z 400 (2003-04)

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The Suzuki DR-Z 400E model was produced between 2003 and 2004. It features a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, and 4-valve engine with a capacity of 398 cc. The bore x stroke ratio is 90 x 62.6 mm. The bike has a liquid cooling system with a compression ratio of 12.2:1. The Mikuni BSR36 carburetor provides induction, and lubrication is through dry sump. The digital CDI ignition system enables a kick start. The bike boasts a maximum power of 29.2 kW/39.7 hp and a maximum torque of 39 Nm/3.98 kg-m/28.8 lb-ft. The wet clutch system has a cable-operated multiple-disc. The five-speed transmission uses a chain (#520) final drive.

The Suzuki DR-Z 400E has a 49mm oil damped, 11-way compression damping with adjustable spring preload for its front suspension. It has a 290mm/11.4 in Front Wheel Travel. The rear suspension features a link-type spring preload and 26-way compression damping with 295 mm/11.6 inches Rear Wheel Travel. The braking system features a single 250mm disc, two-piston caliper for the front wheel, and a single 220mm disc, one-piston caliper for the rear wheel. The front tyre is 80/100-21, and the rear tyre is 120/90-18.

The bike has dimensions of L 2310 mm/90.9 in, W 875 mm/34.4 in, and H 1230 mm/48.4 in, with a wheelbase of 1485 mm/58.5 in. The seat height is 945 mm/37.2 in with a ground clearance of 300 mm/11.8 in. Suzuki DR-Z 400E weighs 119.0 kg/262.4 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 10 litres/2.6 US gal/2.2 Imp gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR-Z 400E

Year: 2003 – 04


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: 12.2:1
Induction: Mikuni BSR36 carburetor
Lubrication: Dry sump
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Kick
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: 945 mm / 37.2 in
Ground Clearance: 300 mm / 11.8 in
Dry Weight: 119.0 kg / 262.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal

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