Across 18 covered model years from 2004 to 2024, the Suzuki DR-Z400S 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-Z400S weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z400S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z400S 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-Z400S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 317.5 lb (144 kg) |
| Dry weight | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 396 cc to 644 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 0.69 US gal (2.6 L) to 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 4.3 lb (1.9 kg) to 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2004 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 | 1.25 cc / lb to 2.03 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.3 lb / 100 cc to 80.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 1.3% to 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 307.4 lb (139.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z400S weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki DR-Z400S dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 years, listed wet/running weight is 317.5 lb (144 kg) and listed dry weight is 291 lb (132 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z400S lighter or heavier than other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 51st percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
Which Suzuki DR-Z400S years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki DR-Z400S?
Based on the supplied 0.69 US gal (2.6 L) to 2.64 US gal (10 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 4.3 lb (1.9 kg) to 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki DR-Z400S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 497.5 lb (225.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Suzuki DR-Z400S weigh with a full tank?
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.
How many cc does the Suzuki DR-Z400S have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.25 cc per lb to 2.03 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Suzuki DR-Z400S weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.