Suzuki DR-Z 400SM (2009-10)

The Suzuki DR-Z 400SM motorcycle was produced between 2009-10. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 398 cc providing a maximum power of 29.2 kW at 8500 rpm and 39 Nm of torque at 6600 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is made of chrome-moly steel, and the front suspension is telescopic with oil damping and adjustable spring preloading. The rear suspension is also fully adjustable with 26-way compression damping, and the rear wheel travel is 277 mm. The front brake is a single 310 mm floating disc with a two-piston caliper, and the rear brake is a single 240mm disc with a one-piston caliper. It has a seat height of 890 mm and a ground clearance of 260 mm. The dry weight is 137 kg, and the wet weight is 146 kg, while the fuel capacity is 10 liters. The average consumption is 5.5 L/100 km, with a top speed of 145 km/h and a quarter-mile standing time of 15 seconds.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR-Z 400SM

Year: 2009 – 10

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