Suzuki DR-Z 400 S (2002-03)

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The Suzuki DR-Z 400S was manufactured in 2002-03 and has a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve engine with a capacity of 398 cc/24.3 cu-in. It has a Mikuni BSR36 carburetor and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The motorcycle is liquid-cooled, has digital CDI ignition, and starts with the push of a button. It delivers up to 29.2 kW/39.7 hp of power and 39 Nm/3.98 kg-m/28.8 lb-ft of torque. It has a wet, multiple-disc, cable-operated clutch and a five-speed transmission that uses a chain to drive the #520 final drive. The front suspension is telescopic and 49 mm and oil-damped, with 11-way compression damping and adjustable spring preload. The rear suspension is link-type, fully adjustable for spring preload, and 26-way compression damping. The motorcycle has front and rear disc brakes and the tires measure 80/100-21 in front and 120/90-18 at the rear. It has a length of 2310 mm/90.9 in, a height of 1230 mm/48.4 in, a width of 875 mm/34.4 in, and a wheelbase of 1485 mm/58.5 in. The seat is 935 mm/36.8 in high, and the ground clearance is 300 mm/11.8 in. It weighs 132 kg/291 lbs and can hold up to 10 liters/2.6 US gallons/2.2 imp gallons of fuel. The motorcycle consumes an average of 4.5 L/100 km, offering a 21.9 km/l, 51.1 US mpg, or 61.9 imp mpg mileage. It takes 13.9 seconds for the bike to cover a standing quarter-mile and has a top speed of 152 km/h/94 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR-Z 400S

Year: 2002 – 03


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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