The Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM motorcycle dimensions for 2005-2007 is length 87.4 in (2,220 mm) to 87.6 in (2,225 mm), width 34.3 in (870 mm), height 46.7 in (1,185 mm) to 47.2 in (1,200 mm), wheelbase 57.5 in (1,460 mm), seat height 35 in (890 mm), and the ground clearance is 10.2 in (260 mm) to 11.8 in (300 mm).
Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Suzuki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Suzuki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Suzuki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 35 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65.8% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 29.9 in (760 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.8 sq ft (1.93 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
20.5%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Suzuki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 87.4 in (2,220 mm) | 89.6 in (2,275 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Width | 34.3 in (870 mm) | 35.8 in (910 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Height | 46.7 in (1,185 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 8.7 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 61.2 in (1,555 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 35 in (890 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 11.8 in (300 mm) | 6.5 in (165 mm) | 5.3 in above median |
Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 87.4 in (2,220 mm) | 34.3 in (870 mm) | 46.7 in (1,185 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| 2006 | 87.4 in (2,220 mm) | 34.3 in (870 mm) | 46.7 in (1,185 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| 2007 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | — | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM dimensions FAQ
Is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 35 in (890 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2 in above the category median.
Does the Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.5 in (1,460 mm), giving the Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM have?
The representative ground clearance is 11.8 in (300 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 5.3 in above the category median.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.4 in (2,220 mm), making the Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM very compact for its category. 2.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.8 sq ft (1.93 m²).
What do the Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.3 in (870 mm) and representative height is 46.7 in (1,185 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Suzuki models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in ground clearance: decreased from 11.8 in (300 mm) in 2005-2006 to 10.2 in (260 mm) in 2007, a change of 1.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.