DR-Z 400 E

2000 Suzuki DR-Z 400 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2000 Suzuki DR-Z 400 E enduro - offroad motorcycle, Suzuki relies on a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 125.6 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the DR-Z 400 E measures 119 kg (262 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.38 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 935 mm (36.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2000 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.