Segment: Enduro/Offroad
Production years: 2002, 2003
The E-suffix in the 2003 MY DR-Z400E's name introduces a most welcome addition to this otherwise complete off-road machine: electric starting. The base model of the DR-Z400 was equipped with kick starting only, but now Suzuki introduces this option for attracting even more customers.
Some say that an off-road bikes should have only kick starting because this would make it lighter, thanks to the absent battery, and would make the wiring loom simpler, easier to maintain and repair when needed. While this is of course, true, some less hardcore riders will definitely enjoy the convenience and ease of use of the electric starting system, and will not be bothered by the few extra pounds of the battery and starter motor.
SUZUKI DR-Z400E 2002-2003
SUZUKI DR-Z400E 398
| engine specs | Type: | four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid cooled | Displacement: | 398 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.5x2.5 in OR 89 mm | Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | Horsepower: | 48/9000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 30/7500 lb-ft/RPM OR 41/7500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Keihin FCR39 carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | #520 chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | Telescopic, cartridge-type, oil-damped, adjustable preload, 14-way compression damping and 18-way rebound damping | Rear Suspension: | Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable high/low compression dampimg and adjustable rebound damping | Front Brake: | Single disc, 250mm | Rear Brake: | Single disc, 220mm |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 88 in OR 2235 mm | Overall Width: | 32.5 in OR 826 mm | Seat Height: | 37.2 in OR 945 mm | Wheelbase: | 58.1 in OR 1476 mm | Ground Clearance: | 12.8 in OR 325 mm | Weight: | 262 lbs OR 119 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.6 gallons OR 9.8 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 80/100-21 | Rear: | 110/100-18 |
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