Across 7 covered model years from 2010 to 2021, the Suzuki DR-Z400E motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 272.3 lb (123.5 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) and dry weights ranging from 262.4 lb (119 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki DR-Z400E 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-Z400E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z400E is heavier than about 93.8% of 8 Suzuki motocross bikes 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-Z400E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 272.3 lb (123.5 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Dry weight | 262.4 lb (119 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 398 cc to 399 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
The 2010 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.31 cc / lb to 1.47 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.2 lb / 100 cc to 76.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 278.8 lb (126.5 kg) to 320.7 lb (145.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z400E weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki DR-Z400E weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 272.3 lb (123.5 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) for wet/running weight and 262.4 lb (119 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 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-Z400E heavy compared with other Suzuki motocross bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 94th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki DR-Z400E weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki DR-Z400E 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-Z400E with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 484.2 lb (219.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z400E after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 278.8 lb (126.5 kg) to 320.7 lb (145.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Suzuki DR-Z400E dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 9.9 lb (4.5 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-Z400E displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.31 cc per lb to 1.47 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Suzuki DR-Z400E weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 66.5 lb (30.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Suzuki motocross bike weight used on this page.
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.