At the heart of the 2011 Suzuki DR-Z400SM super motard motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) oil & air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
On the scales, the DR-Z400SM measures 146 kg (322 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 890 mm (35 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 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 16 indexed model years from 2008 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Travel260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear SuspensionLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Travel260 mm (10.2 inches)
Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground Clearance260 mm (10.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-R17
Rear Tyre140/70-R17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsBlack-painted RK Excel 17´ aluminum rims and radial tires
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.146.0 kg (321.9 pounds)
Seat Height890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2225 mm (87.6 inches)
Overall Width855 mm (33.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlack, White
InstrumentsCompact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions.
ElectricalLightweight starter motor and a compact 6.5 amp maintenance-free battery
LightOn-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt H4 halogen headlight.
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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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