Across 7 covered model years from 2000 to 2007, the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 317.5 lb (144 kg) and dry weights ranging from 291 lb (132 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki DR-Z 400 S weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S is heavier than about 51.4% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki DR-Z 400 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 317.5 lb (144 kg) |
| Dry weight | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc |
| Power | 40 hp |
| Torque | 28.8 lb-ft (39 Nm) |
| 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.75 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.28 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.06 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.88 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.25 cc / lb to 1.37 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 73.1 lb / 100 cc to 79.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% to 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 307.4 lb (139.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z 400 S weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 317.5 lb (144 kg) for wet/running weight and 291 lb (132 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S heavy compared with other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 51st percentile among 37 compatible Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Does the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.4 lb (7.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 497.5 lb (225.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 13.75 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 91st percentile within the compatible Suzuki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 307.4 lb (139.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 26.5 lb (12 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.06 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.88 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.