Cool-Motorcycles reviews Suzuki DR-Z400S 2009

Suzuki DR-Z400S 2009

The DR-Z400S looks like an off-road machine, and it is – with all the unmatched performance capabilities you’d expect from a Suzuki. But look a little more carefully and you’ll see you get a bonus: it’s 100-percent street legal.

The DR-Z400′s exceptional off-road performance should come as no surprise. After all, it uses the same advanced suspension as the renowned DR-Z400E. It also has a lightweight, compact design that helps it offer crisp handling everywhere from tight, technical trails to wide-open fire roads.

Off-road or on the street, the DR-Z400S provides strong torque across the powerband and amazing throttle response. And it features remarkably smooth performance, complemented by conveniences such as electric starting and a compact, easy-to-read instrument cluster.

On the trail or cross town, you can’t beat the Suzuki DR-Z400S.

Key Features
Suzuki’s industry-leading DualSport model that combines the best on and off-road features in a lightweight package

Engine Features

• Smooth throttle response with a Mikuni™ BSR36 CV-type carburetor fed by 6-liter airbox. The left side cover has quick-release fasteners for easy access to the air filter
• Thermostatically controlled cooling fan mounted to the left radiator helps maintain consistent operating temperature in traffic
• 398cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine produces strong low-rpm power
• Electric start with lightweight starter motor and a compact 6.5 amp maintenance-free battery
• Compact 4-valve cylinder head with 36mm intake valves, 29mm exhaust valves, narrow 28-degree included valve angle and shim-under-bucket valve adjustment system
• Automatic decompression system for quick/easy engine starts
• SCEM-plated cylinder (nickel-silicon-phosphorous) is lighter and more durable than an iron liner with excellent heat transfer properties
• Forged aluminum piston is 10 percent lighter than a cast piston and receives additional oil-cooling to the piston crown through a crankcase oil jet
• Compact 5-speed transmission utilizes a cable-operated clutch with separate outer cover for simplified clutch maintenance
• Additional weight savings with magnesium valve cover, clutch cover, and magneto cover

Chassis Features

• Compact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions
• On-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt halogen headlight, compact tail/stoplight, lightweight, rubber-mounted turn signals and horn
• Narrow profile with smooth transitions between the tank, seat and bodywork
• Chrome-moly steel frame is torsionally strong with minimal weight. The backbone tube, front down tube, and steering head gussets form the dry-sump engine oil tank
• A bolt-on aluminum subframe helps reduce weight and simplify maintenance
• Long travel, 49mm cartridge-style forks feature adjustable compression/rebound damping and adjustable spring preload for all types of on/off-road terrain
• A fully adjustable rear shock absorber with high/low speed compression damping adjuster and aluminum swingarm for precise rear wheel control
• Sure stopping power is supplied by a 250mm front disc brake with dual-piston caliper, and a 220mm rear disc brake with a single-piston caliper
• Chrome-moly steel footpegs, aluminum rims/hubs, plus engine guard and rear disc guard

Specs

• Engine:    4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
• Bore Stroke:    90.0 mm (3.543 in) x 62.6 mm (2.465 in)
• Compression Ratio:    11.3 : 1
• Fuel System:    MIKUNI BSR36, single
• Lubrication:    Dry sump
• Ignition:    Electronic ignition (CDI)
• Transmission:    5-speed constant mesh
• Final Drive:    RK520KZ0, 112 links
• Overall Length:    2310 mm (90.9 in)
• Overall Width:    875 mm (34.4 in)
• Overall Height:    1230 mm (48.4 in)
• Seat Height:    935 mm (36.8 in)
• Ground Clearance:    300 mm (11.8 in)
• Wheelbase:    1485 mm (58.5 in)
• Curb Weight:    144 kg (317 lbs)
• Suspension Front:    Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
• Suspension Rear:    Link type, coil spring, oil damped
• Brakes Front:    Disc brake
• Brakes Rear:    Disc brake
• Tires Front:    80/100-21 M/C 51P, tube type
• Tires Rear:    120/90-18 M/C 65P, tube type
• Fuel Tank Capacity:    10.0 L (2.6/2.2 US/Imp gal) – Including Reserve (CA: 9.5 L (2.5/2.1 US/Imp gal) -Including Reserve)
• Color:    Black, White

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Cool-Motorcycles reviews Suzuki DR-Z400S 2009