Suzuki DR-Z 400S (2012-13)

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The Suzuki DR-Z 400S motorcycle was manufactured from 2012-2013 and has a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 398 cc. It has a compression ratio of 11.3:1 and uses a Mikuni BSR36 carburetor for induction. The motorcycle has an electric starter and can produce a maximum power of 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm. It features a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a chain for the final drive. The motorcycle has a telescopic front suspension, 49 mm oil-damped, and a link-type fully adjustable spring-preload 26-way compression damping for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes consist of a single 250mm disc with a 2-piston caliper and a single 220mm disc with a 1-piston caliper, respectively. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 10 litres and can achieve an average consumption of 4.5 L/100 km. Its top speed is 152 km/h (94 mph), and it can cover a standing quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds. The bike has a length of 2310 mm, a width of 875 mm, and a height of 1230 mm, with a seat height of 935 mm and a ground clearance of 300 mm. It weighs 132 kg (291 lbs) and has a wheelbase of 1485 mm. The front and rear tyres are 80/100-21 and 120/90-18, respectively.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR-Z 400S

Year: 2012 – 13


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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