DR-Z 400 E

2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400 E relies on a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 41 Nm (30.2 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 120.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), 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 0.4 HP/kg (2.48 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 945 mm (37.2 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.