Suzuki DR 400 S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki DR 400 S motorcycle specifications include a 396 cc (24.16 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 141 kg (310.9 lb).

Key specifications

1980-1981Model years
396 ccDisplacement
141 kgWet weight
9 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19801981

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1980 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Suzuki DR 400 S compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.

Displacement396 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 35% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 34th percentile across Suzuki models.

Wet weight141 kg
Low 73 kgAverage 200.4 kgHigh 347 kg

About 30% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity9 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 37% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 18th percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement34th

396 cc — larger displacement than about 34% of Suzuki models.

Wet weight23rd

141 kg — heavier than about 23% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 77%.

Fuel capacity18th

9 L — larger than about 18% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 396 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-21 front / 4.60-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-21
Rear tire size 4.60-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.35:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 396 cc (24.16 cu in)
Bore × stroke 88.0 x 65.2 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-21
Rear tire 4.60-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 141 kg (310.9 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.00 L (2.38 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 128.0 km/h (79.5 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.