Engineered by Suzuki for the super motard motorcycle segment, the 2022 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 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 189 km (117 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
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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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