The Suzuki DR-Z400S motorcycle specifications include a 398 cc (24.29 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 132 kg (291 lb).
Key specifications
2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
398 ccDisplacement
132 kgDry weight
935 mmSeat height
10 LFuel tank
1,485 mmWheelbase
300 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20042008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Displacement
2009644 cc (39.30 cu in)
2010396 cc (24.16 cu in)
Front brakes
2012Single disc. Dual-piston caliper
2018Single disc. Floating rotor
2019Single disc. Disc brake, single floating rotor
20202022Single disc. Floating rotor, dual-piston calipe
2023Single disc. Floating rotor, dual-piston caliper
Front suspension
2008Telescopic, oil-damped, adjustable compression and rebound damping
20182023Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable damping force
Front tire
200880/90-21
2009201180/90-M21
201280/90-21
2013201480/100-M
2015202080/100-M21
Fuel system
2008Carburettor. MikuniT BSR36
2010Carburettor. MIKUNI BST40
2011Carburettor. Mikuni™ BSR36 CV-type
2012Carburettor. Mikuni BSR36
2014Carburettor
20152023Carburettor. Mikuni BSR36
Rear brakes
20202023Single disc. Single-piston
Rear tire
2008120/90-18
20092011120/90-M18
2012120/90-M8
20132020120/90-M18
20212023120/90-18
Clutch
20112012Magnesium-alloy clutch
2016Magnesium-alloy clutch
20172019Wet, multiplate
20202023Wet, multiplate. Magnesium-alloy.
Cooling system
20102012Oil & air
Fuel capacity
201320152.60 L (0.69 US gal)
Ignition
2008Digital/DC-CDI
2009Electronic
20102011Electronic ignition
2012Electronic
2013Electronic ignition
2014Digitally mapped DC-CDI
2020Digitally-mapped DC-CDI
2021CDI
2022Digitally-mapped DC-CDI
2023Electronic ignition (CDI)
Lubrication
20172021Semi-dry sump
2023Semi-dry sump
Reserve fuel capacity
201320152.60 L (0.69 US gal)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, four-stroke • 398 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,485 mmSeat 935 mmClearance 300 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 90/120-18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 90/120-18 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 90 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 120% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 398 cc (24.29 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 90.0 x 62.6 mm (3.5 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
|---|---|
| Rake | 27.2° |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 90/120-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 132 kg (291 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 935 mm (36.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,310 mm (90.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 875 mm (34.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,230 mm (48.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,485 mm (58.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.00 L (2.64 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.30 L (0.61 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options | blue |
|---|
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