Based on the renowned DR-Z400 off-road bike, the DR-Z400SM offers outstanding acceleration in every gear. But the dirt-ready knobbies are replaced with pavement-gripping street tires mounted on 17-inch wheels. The SM delivers all the thrill of a SuperMoto competition in a road-friendly package.
Details & Features
Key Features
Suzuki's Supermotard model based on DR-Z400S - combines Supermotard style and features in a narrow, lightweight street-legal package
Engine Features
Additional weight savings with magnesium valve cover, clutch cover, and magneto cover
Automatic decompression system for quick/easy engine starts
Compact 4-valve cylinder head with 36mm intake valves, 29mm exhaust valves, narrow 28-degree included valve angle and shim-under-bucket valve adjustment system
Compact 5-speed transmission utilizes a cable-operated clutch with separate outer cover for simplified clutch maintenance
Electric start with lightweight starter motor and a compact 6.5 amp maintenance-free battery
Forged aluminum piston is 10 percent lighter than a cast piston and receives additional oil-cooling to the piston crown through a crankcase oil jet
Lightweight 398cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine produces strong, tractable low-rpm power
SCEM-plated cylinder (nickel-silicon-phosphorous) is lighter and more durable than an iron liner with excellent heat transfer properties
Smooth throttle response with a Mikuni™ BSR36 CV-type carburetor fed by 6-liter airbox. The left side cover has quick-release fasteners for easy access to the air filter
Thermostatically controlled cooling fan mounted to the left radiator helps maintain consistent operating temperature in traffic
Chassis Features
A bolt-on aluminum subframe helps reduce weight and simplify maintenance
A fully adjustable rear shock absorber with high/low speed compression damping adjuster and aluminum swingarm for precise rear wheel control
Black-painted RK Excel 17" aluminum rims and radial tires: 120/70-R17 front, 140/70- R17 rear
Chrome-moly steel frame tuned for Supermoto style riding is torsionally strong with minimal weight. The backbone tube, front down tube, and steering head gussets form the dry-sump engine oil tank
Chrome-moly steel footpegs, aluminum rims/hubs, plus engine guard and rear disc guard
Compact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions
Long travel, Showa-brand inverted front fork derived from RM250 - features adjustable compression/rebound damping and alumite coating on inner tube surfaces for smooth action
Narrow profile with smooth transitions between the tank, seat and bodywork
New front and rear axle sliders
On-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt halogen headlight, compact tail/stoplight, lightweight, rubber-mounted turn signals and horn
Renthal tapered aluminum handlebar for reduced vibration and an aggressive look
Strong braking performance supplied by a front disc brake with a large 300mm floating-type rotor and dual-piston caliper, plus 240mm rear disc brake with single-piston caliper
Specifications
| Chassis: |
| Brakes Front |
Disc brake |
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| Brakes Rear |
Disc brake |
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| Color |
Black, White |
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| Curb Weight |
146 kg (321 lbs) |
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| Final Drive |
RK520KZO, 110 links |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
10.0 L (2.6/2.2 US/Imp gal) - Including Reserve (CA: 9.5 L (2.5/2.1 US/Imp gal) -Including Reserve) |
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| Ground Clearance |
260 mm (10.2 in) |
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| Overall Length |
2225 mm (87.6 in) |
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| Overall Width |
855 mm (33.7 in) |
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| Seat Height |
890 mm (35.0 in) |
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| Suspension Front |
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
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| Suspension Rear |
Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
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| Tires Front |
120/70R17M/C 58H, tube type |
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| Tires Rear |
140/70R17M/C 66H, tube type |
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| Transmission |
5-speed constant mesh |
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| Wheelbase |
1460 mm (57.5 in) |
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| Engine: |
| Bore Stroke |
90.0 mm (3.543 in) x 62.6 mm (2.465 in) |
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| Compression Ratio |
11.3 : 1 |
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| Engine |
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
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| Fuel System |
MIKUNI BSR36, single |
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| Ignition |
Electronic ignition (CDI) |
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| Lubrication |
Dry sump |
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| Starter |
Electric |
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| Warranty: |
| Warranty |
12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty. |
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* Note: Specifications and pricing are subject to change.
