The Suzuki DR-Z400SM motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2024 is length 87.6 in (2,225 mm), width 33.7 in (855 mm), height 47.2 in (1,200 mm), wheelbase 57.5 in (1,460 mm), seat height 33.7 in (855 mm) to 35 in (890 mm), and the ground clearance is 10.2 in (260 mm).
Suzuki DR-Z400SM 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.
Seat height
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
65.6% 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 30.1 in (765 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.5 sq ft (1.9 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
17.8%. 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 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 89.6 in (2,275 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Width | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 35.8 in (910 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Height | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 8.1 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 | 10.2 in (260 mm) | 6.5 in (165 mm) | 3.7 in above median |
Suzuki DR-Z400SM dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2009 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2010 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | — | — | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2011 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | — | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2013 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | — | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2014 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | — | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2015 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | — | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2016 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2017 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2018 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2019 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2020 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2021 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2022 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2023 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
Suzuki DR-Z400SM dimensions FAQ
Is the Suzuki DR-Z400SM 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-Z400SM have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.5 in (1,460 mm), giving the Suzuki DR-Z400SM a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki DR-Z400SM have?
The representative ground clearance is 10.2 in (260 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 3.7 in above the category median.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z400SM compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.6 in (2,225 mm), making the Suzuki DR-Z400SM shorter than most comparable Suzuki models. 2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.5 sq ft (1.9 m²).
What do the Suzuki DR-Z400SM width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33.7 in (855 mm) and representative height is 47.2 in (1,200 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Suzuki models. The height is lower than most comparable Suzuki models.
Did the Suzuki DR-Z400SM dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 35 in (890 mm) in 2008-2015 to 33.7 in (855 mm) in 2016, a change of 1.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.