Across 16 covered model years from 2008 to 2024, the Suzuki DR-Z400SM motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 321.9 lb (146 kg) and dry weights ranging from 295.4 lb (134 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki DR-Z400SM weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z400SM?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z400SM is lighter than about 87.9% of 29 Suzuki supermoto 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-Z400SM weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 321.9 lb (146 kg) |
| Dry weight | 295.4 lb (134 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 396 cc to 644 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) to 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) to 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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 | 1.23 cc / lb to 2 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 50 lb / 100 cc to 81.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% to 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 311.8 lb (141.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z400SM weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki DR-Z400SM weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 321.9 lb (146 kg), while dry weight is 295.4 lb (134 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki DR-Z400SM weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 87.9% of 29 Suzuki supermoto bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki DR-Z400SM model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki DR-Z400SM?
A full tank works out to about 16.2 lb (7.3 kg) to 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) from the listed 2.6 US gal (9.84 L) to 2.64 US gal (10 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki DR-Z400SM weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 501.9 lb (227.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Suzuki DR-Z400SM weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 311.8 lb (141.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
How large is the Suzuki DR-Z400SM engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.23 cc per lb to 2 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Suzuki DR-Z400SM years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 295.4 lb (134 kg) (2008) up to 321.9 lb (146 kg) (2009-2023).
Is the Suzuki DR-Z400SM above or below the typical Suzuki supermoto bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 180.8 lb (82 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki supermoto bike weight of 502.7 lb (228 kg) in this dataset.
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.