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2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Review

2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Based on the renowned DR-Z400 off-road bike, the DR-Z400SM offers outstanding acceleration in every gear. But the dirt-ready knobbies are replaced with pavement-gripping street tires mounted on 17-inch wheels. The SM delivers all the thrill of a SuperMoto competition in a road-friendly package.

Choose your own adventure. For those who love carving corners and the call of the wild, our DualSport machines deliver comfort on the street, control off the beaten path, and full command everywhere in between. Get ready for an ideal combination of lightweight agility and crisp handling.

 

Absolute Riding Pleasure

The DR-Z400SM welcomes you to the exhilarating world of supermotard riding with cutting-edge dual purpose bike designs and stylish, functional top-grade equipment that captures the essence of free-spirited street riding pleasure.

For exceptional performance on the street, the DR-Z400SM offers remarkably smooth performance, along with a rush of torque across the powerband. For crisp handling, it features a lightweight, compact design, complemented by advanced suspension front and rear, including an RM250-derived inverted fork.

The DR-Z400SM Supermotard. It’s the definition of performance – wherever you ride.

 

 

2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Key Features

Suzuki’s Supermotard model based on DR-Z400S – combines Supermotard style and features in a narrow, lightweight street-legal package

398cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine shared with the DR-Z400S produces lots of useful torque, and features amazingly compact, lightweight and streamlined high-tech designs give full pleasure of supermotard riding.

Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) plated engine’s aluminium cylinder bore for durability, weight reduction and superior heat transfer.

Dry-sump oiling system keeps the crankcases compact for agile handling.

Clutch, magneto and cam covers all made of lightweight aluminium-alloy.

Digitally mapped DC-CDI system monitoring throttle position/engine rpm and adjusts ignition timing efficient combustion.

Compact electric starter motor and automatic compression release system for easy starting.

Massive 310mm floating type front disc brake, same size used on the GSX-R1000 and 240mm rear disc brake shared with the RM250 provide h3 stopping power.

Showa inverted front forks derived from the RM250 make for extra-smooth stroke action. Compression damping force 21-way adjustable and rebound damping force 19-way adjustable.

Long-travel, damping and spring preload adjustable rear shock absorber also using RM’s technology, and stylish tapered aluminium-alloy swingarm with a progressive linkage. Spring preload fully adjustable compression damping force 20-way adjustable and rebound damping force 17-way adjustable.

Based on the advanced Dual Purpose model DR-Z400S, the DR-Z400SM’s bodywork is sculpted as slim as possible, especially at footpegs, and features super-smooth transitions between major section such as fuel tank, seat, radiator covers, side covers and rear fender.

Narrow, lightweight thin-wall chrome-moly steel tubing frame and a bolt-on type, aluminium-alloy subframe made for light, responsive handling.

17-inch high-grip front and rear radial tyres on the wide and stylishly black-coloured aluminium-rim wheels.

Easy-to-read multi-function digital instrument includes speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters with both addition and subtraction functions, clock and stopwatch with subtraction capability.

Bright 60/55W halogen headlight with maintenance-free battery.

 

 

2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Features and Benefits

Engine Features

Automatic decompression system for quick/easy engine starts

Compact 4-valve cylinder head with 36mm intake valves, 29mm exhaust valves, narrow 28-degree included valve angle and shim-under-bucket valve adjustment system

Electric start with lightweight starter motor and a compact 6.5 amp maintenance-free battery

Forged aluminum piston is 10 percent lighter than a cast piston and receives additional oil-cooling to the piston crown through a crankcase oil jet

Lightweight 398cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine produces strong, tractable low-rpm power

SCEM-plated cylinder (nickel-silicon-phosphorous) is lighter and more durable than an iron liner with excellent heat transfer properties

Smooth throttle response with a Mikuni™ BSR36 CV-type carburetor fed by 6-liter airbox. The left side cover has quick-release fasteners for easy access to the air filter

Thermostatically controlled cooling fan mounted to the left radiator helps maintain consistent operating temperature in traffic

 

Transmission Features

Additional weight savings with magnesium valve cover, clutch cover, and magneto cover

Compact 5-speed transmission utilizes a cable-operated clutch with separate outer cover for simplified clutch maintenance

 

Chassis Features

A fully adjustable rear shock absorber with high/low speed compression damping adjuster and aluminum swingarm for precise rear wheel control

A bolt-on aluminum subframe helps reduce weight and simplify maintenance

RK Excel aluminum rims and radial tires: 120/70-R17 front, 140/70- R17 rear

Chrome-moly steel footpegs, aluminum rims/hubs, plus engine guard and rear disc guard

Compact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions

Long travel, Showa-brand inverted front fork derived from RM250 – features adjustable compression/rebound damping and alumite coating on inner tube surfaces for smooth action

Narrow profile with smooth transitions between the tank, seat and bodywork

Front and rear axle sliders

On-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt halogen headlight, compact tail/stoplight, lightweight, rubber-mounted turn signals and horn

Renthal tapered aluminum handlebar for reduced vibration and an aggressive look

Strong braking performance supplied by a front disc brake with a large 300mm floating-type rotor and dual-piston caliper, plus 240mm rear disc brake with single-piston caliper

 

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2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM – USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $NA USD

Model may not be available

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2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM – Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $7,699 CDN

Chassis
Brakes Front Disc brake
Brakes Rear Disc brake
Color Black, White
Curb Weight 146 kg (321 lbs)
Final Drive RK520KZO, 110 links
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.0 L (2.2 Imp gal) – Including Reserve
Ground Clearance 260 mm (10.2 in)
Overall Length 2225 mm (87.6 in)
Overall Width 855 mm (33.7 in)
Seat Height 890 mm (35.0 in)
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Tires Front 120/70R17M/C 58H, tube type
Tires Rear 140/70R17M/C 66H, tube type
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Wheelbase 1460 mm (57.5 in)
Engine
Bore Stroke 90.0 mm (3.543 in) x 62.6 mm (2.465 in)
Compression Ratio 11.3 : 1
Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Fuel System MIKUNI BSR36, single
Ignition Electronic ignition (CDI)
Lubrication Dry sump
Starter Electric
Warranty
Warranty 12 Month unlimited mileage limited warranty

 

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2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM – Australian Specifications/Technical Details
Australian MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

ENGINE
398cc, four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid cooled
STARTER
Electric
TRANSMISSION
5-speed
FRONT SUSPENSION
Inverted telescopic, oil-damped, adjustable compression and rebound damping
REAR SUSPENSION
Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping
FRONT BRAKES
Single hydraulic disc
REAR BRAKES
Single hydraulic disc
WHEELBASE
1,460mm
SEAT HEIGHT
890mm
LENGTH
2,225mm
WIDTH
870mm
HEIGHT
1,185mm
WET WEIGHT
146kg
FUEL CAPACITY
10 litres
COLOURS
Black
WARRANTY
One year unlimited km

 

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2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM – UK Specifications/Technical Details
RRP Price: £NA GBP

Model not available.

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