Across the 2002 and 2003 model years, the Suzuki DR-Z 400 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg).
Suzuki DR-Z 400 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z 400?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z 400 is lighter than about 71.8% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki DR-Z 400 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.6 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 265.5 lb (120.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z 400 weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 dry weight?
The available dry weight is 249.1 lb (113 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 lighter or heavier than other Suzuki motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 28th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki DR-Z 400 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki DR-Z 400?
Based on the supplied 2.64 US gal (10 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki DR-Z 400 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 429.1 lb (194.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Suzuki DR-Z 400 weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 265.5 lb (120.5 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 265.5 lb (120.5 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
How large is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.6 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 above or below the typical Suzuki motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 345 lb (156.5 kg), the model is roughly 95.9 lb (43.5 kg) lighter.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.