The Suzuki DR-Z400SM motorcycle specifications include a 398 cc (24.29 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 134 kg (295.4 lb).
Key specifications
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
398 ccDisplacement
134 kgDry weight
890 mmSeat height
10 LFuel tank
1,460 mmWheelbase
260 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200820092010201120132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2008 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)
Frame
2011Narrow chrome-moly steel frame
20132016Chrome-moly steel frame
20202023Chrome-moly steel frame. Bolt-on aluminum sub-frame.
Front brakes
20182023Single disc. Floating rotor
Front suspension
20092010Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
2011Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
20132019Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
20202021Showa inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
20222023Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable damping force
Front tire
20092014120/70-R17
20212023120/70-R17
Fuel system
2009Carburettor. Mikuni
2010Carburettor
2011Carburettor. Mikuni™ BSR36 CV-type. 6-liter airbox.
20132023Carburettor. MIKUNI BSR36, single
Rear suspension
20092017Link type, coil spring, oil damped
20182023Link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload
Rear tire
20092014140/70-R17
20212023140/70-R17
Fuel capacity
201320189.84 L (2.60 US gal)
Ignition
2010Electronic
2013Electronic ignition
20142023CDI
Lubrication
20172021Semi-dry sump
20222023Semi-dry-sump
How the Suzuki DR-Z400SM 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.
Displacement398 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc
About 35% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 38th percentile across Suzuki models.
Seat height890 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm
About 13% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Suzuki models.
Fuel capacity10 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L
About 30% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Suzuki models.
This model Suzuki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, four-stroke • 398 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,460 mmSeat 890 mmClearance 260 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 140/70-17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire size |
140/70-17 |
| Front tire width |
120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
70% |
| Front rim diameter |
17 in |
| Rear tire width |
140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
70% |
| Rear rim diameter |
17 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. MikuniT BSR36 |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Digital/DC-CDI |
| Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Http |
| Front suspension |
Inverted telescopic, oil-damped, adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire |
140/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
134 kg (295.4 lb) |
| Seat height |
890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,225 mm (87.6 inches) |
| Overall width |
855 mm (33.7 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,200 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
260 mm (10.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
10.00 L (2.64 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Black, White |
| Price as new |
US$ 6199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.