Built around Suzuki's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2016 Suzuki DR-Z400S pairs a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 90.0 x 62.6 mm (3.5 x 2.5 inches) with a 11.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the DR-Z400S measures 144 kg (317 lbs) wet (curb). 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 1,485 mm (58.5 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 18 indexed model years from 2004 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
935 mm (36.8 in)
Engine
Displacement398.0 ccm (24.29 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke90.0 x 62.6 mm (3.5 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni BSR36
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMagnesium-alloy clutch
DrivelineChain, RK520KZ0, 112 links
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel tubes
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Travel287 mm (11.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Travel295 mm (11.6 inches)
Wheelbase1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Ground Clearance300 mm (11.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-M21
Rear Tyre120/90-M18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.144.0 kg (317.5 pounds)
Seat Height935 mm (36.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1230 mm (48.4 inches)
Overall Length2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Overall Width875 mm (34.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsSolid Special White/Solid Iron Gray
InstrumentsDigital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, and twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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