Segment: Enduro/Offroad
Production years: 2004, 2005
For those who fell in love with the amazing capabilities of the DR-Z400E and sigh because they're limited to the off-road riding, here's the best news for the 2005 season. Suzuki is also preparing a street-legal model based on this bike, under the name of DR-Z400S. You get all the brawn of the 398 cc single plus the adjustable suspensions and the entire grit the quick throttle response provides, but you can benefit from them on the everyday roads, as well.
The knobbies have been replaced by true dual-sport tires with decent grip on asphalt and being still usable on trails and gravel surfaces. The 2005 MY DR-Z400S thus becomes a mighty all-rounder commuter which is definitely not afraid to switch from the urban environment to the tough wilderness.
SUZUKI DR-Z400S 2004-2005
SUZUKI DR-Z400S 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: | Mikuni BSR36 Carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | Telescopic, oil-damped, adjustable compression and rebound damping, 290mm travel | Rear Suspension: | Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping | Front Brake: | Single disc, 250mm | Rear Brake: | Single disc, 220mm |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 90.9 in OR 2309 mm | Overall Width: | 34.4 in OR 874 mm | Seat Height: | 36.8 in OR 935 mm | Wheelbase: | 58.4 in OR 1483 mm | Ground Clearance: | 11.8 in OR 300 mm | Weight: | 293 lbs OR 133 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.6 gallons OR 9.8 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 80/100-21 | Rear: | 120/90-18 |
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