The Suzuki DR-Z 400SM motorcycle was produced between 2007 and 2008. It features a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 398 cc. The bike has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The Mikuni BSR36 CV carburetor provides induction and the bike operates on a dry sump lubrication system. The digital CDI ignition is powered by a 12V, 6.5Ah battery and the bike starts with electric power. The maximum power output is 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp at 8500 rpm with a rear wheel output of 24.9 kW / 33.4 hp. The maximum torque available is 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft at 6600 rpm. The clutch is a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated system and the transmission is five-speed. Final drive is by chain with a #520 designation. The steel frame comprises a single front down tube while the front suspension is telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload. The rear suspension is a link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping system with a travel of 277 mm / 10.9 in. Brakes consist of a single 310mm floating disc with a two-piston caliper on the front and a single 240mm disc with a one-piston caliper on the rear. The bike rides on two tires- the front tire is a 120/70-17 while the rear tire is a 140/70-17. Length of the bike is 2225 mm / 87.6 in with a width of 855 mm / 33.7 in. Wheelbase is 1460 mm / 57.5 in and the seat height is 890 mm / 35.0 in with a ground clearance of 260 mm / 10.2 in. Dry weight of the bike is 137 kg / 302 lbs while wet weight is 146 kg / 321 lbs. The fuel tank can hold 10 liters / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal of fuel and its average consumption is 5.5 L/100 km / 18.2 km/L / 42.8 US mpg / 51.4 Imp mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time is 15 seconds with a top speed of 145 km/h / 90 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki DR-Z 400SM
| Year | 2007 – 08 |
|---|---|
| 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 CV carburetor |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Battery | 12V, 6.5Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm (rear wheel: 24.9 kW / 33.4 hp |
| 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 |
| Frame | Chrome-moly steel frame, single front down tube |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 277 mm / 10.9 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 310 mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2225 mm / 87.6 in Width 855 mm / 33.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
| Seat Height | 890 mm / 35.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 260 mm / 10.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 137 kg / 302 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 146 kg / 321 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.5 L/100 km / 18.2 km/l / 42.8 US mpg / 51.4 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h / 90 mph |
