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Suzuki DR-Z 400S

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Make Model

 Suzuki DR-Z 400S

Year

 2006 - 07

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 ¼ Mile  

 13.9 sec

Top Speed

 152 km/h / 94 mph

Suzuki's industry-leading DualSport model that combines the best on and off-road features in a lightweight package

BASIC DIFFERENCES FROM DR-Z400E:

Compact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions

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

Reduced compression ratio (12.2:1 to 11.3:1) for operation with 87-octane fuel

On-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt halogen headlight, compact tail/stoplight, lightweight, rubber-mounted turn signals and horn

Thermostatically-controlled cooling fan mounted to the left radiator helps maintain consistent operating temperature in traffic

 CHASSIS FEATURES SHARED WITH DR-Z400E:

Narrow profile with smooth transitions between the tank, seat and bodywork

Chrome-moly steel frame is torsionally strong with minimal weight. The backbone tube, front down tube, and steering head gussets form the dry-sump engine oil tank

A bolt-on aluminum subframe helps reduce weight and simplify maintenance

Long travel, 49mm cartridge-style forks feature adjustable compression/rebound damping and adjustable spring preload for all types of on/off-road terrain

A fully-adjustable rear shock absorber with high/low speed compression damping adjuster and aluminum swingarm for precise rear wheel control

Sure stopping power is supplied by a 250mm front disc brake with dual-piston caliper, and a 220mm rear disc brake with a single-piston caliper

Chrome-moly steel footpegs, aluminum rims/hubs, plus engine guard and rear disc guard

Review

Brilliantly competent dual-purpose motorcycle that’s as happy pottering through the gridlock as it is bouncing over a paddock. The DR-Z400S is tough, durable, simple to service and spares are cheap and plentiful. The Suzuki DR-Z’400S' bit heavy for true off-roading but greenlaners love it for its indefatigable charm.

The handling is OK, around town, but as the speeds pick up the 21-inch front wheel makes things feel vague and wallowy and the brakes on the Suzuki DR-Z400S are poor. The wide bars let you fling it around and off-road, once the standard tyres are swapped for something more knobbly, it’s quite easy for novices to get to grips with the DR-Z400S.

The Suzuki DR-Z400S' SOHC single is in a low state of tune, so it’s easy for beginners to get on and use. It’s reliable and easy to service at home. There’s enough oomph to lift the front wheel over obstacles and the low down shove makes traffic duties a cinch on the Suzuki DR-Z400S. Doesn’t do motorway speeds with enthusiasm.

Build quality is fair, but the frame paint is easily rubbed off and the cases look tatty quickly on the Suzuki DR-Z400S. The plastics are rugged and cheap to replace. Reliability on the whole is excellent and the DR-Z400S makes a pretty fair case for itself as an unburstable, unbreakable tool.

Review: Motorcycle News

 

 

 

 

 


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