Built around Suzuki's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2014 Suzuki DR-Z400SM 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-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 9.84-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.
Standover Height
890 mm (35 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, single
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineRK520KZO, 110 links
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel frame
Front SuspensionInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear SuspensionLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground Clearance260 mm (10.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-R17
Rear Tyre140/70-R17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.146.0 kg (321.9 pounds)
Seat Height890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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