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 – 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400
Offroad DR-Z400 – 2003 DR-Z400K3
NEW FEATURES:
White headlight cover and side covers. 
 CHASSIS FEATURES:
 – Narrow profile with smooth transitions between the tank, seat and bodywork. 
 – Chrome-moly steel frame is torsionally strong with minimal weight. The backbone tube, front down tube, and steering head gussets form the dry-sump engine oil tank. 
 – A bolt-on aluminum subframe helps reduce weight and simplify maintenance. 
 – Long travel, 49mm cartridge-style forks feature adjustable compression/rebound damping and adjustable spring preload for all types of off-road terrain. 
 – A fully-adjustable rear shock absorber with high/low speed compression damping adjuster and aluminum swingarm for precise rear wheel control. 
 – Sure stopping power is supplied by a 250mm front disc brake with dual-piston caliper, and a 220mm rear disc brake with a single-piston caliper. 
 – Lightweight chrome-moly RM-style steel footpegs, and aluminum rims and hubs. 
ENGINE FEATURES:
 – 398cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine produces strong low-rpm power. 
 – Compact 4-valve cylinder head with 36mm intake valves, 29mm exhaust valves, narrow 28º included valve angle and shim-under-bucket valve adjustment system. 
 – Automatic decompression system for quick/easy engine starts (also equipped with manual system). 
 – SCEM-plated cylinder (nickel-silicon-phosphorous) is lighter and more durable than an iron liner with excellent heat transfer properties. 
 – Forged aluminum piston is 10% lighter than a cast piston and receives additional oil cooling to the piston crown through a crankcase oil jet. 
 – Quick throttle response is provided by a Keihin™ FCR39 carburetor fed by 6-liter airbox. 
 – The left side cover has quick-release fasteners for easy access to the air filter. 
 – Compact 5-speed transmission utilizes a cable-operated clutch with separate outer cover for simplified clutch maintenance. 
 – Off-road lighting includes a bright 55-watt headlight and an innovative LED-type taillight. 
 – The compact, bright and durable taillight features bright-red LEDs 
 – LED implanted in a flexible base. 
 – Additional weight savings with magnesium valve cover, clutch cover, and magneto cover. 
SPECIFICATIONS
 MSRP: $5,349.00
 Engine: 398 cc, four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid cooled. 48 hp (35 kW)/ 9,000 rpm, 41 Nm/ 7,500 rpm. Kickstart only.
 Warranty: 6 month unlimited mileage limited warranty
 Bore & Stroke: 90 x 62.6 mm
 Compression ratio: 12.2:1
 Fuel System: Keihin™ FCR39
 Lubrication: 
 Ignition: Digital/DC-CDI
 Starter: 
 Transmission: 5-speed
 Final Drive: #520 chain
 Overall Length: 2235 mm (88.0 in.)
 Overall Width: 825 mm (32.5 in.)
 Overall Height: 1245 mm (49.0 in.)
 Seat Height: 945mm (37.2 in.)
 Ground Clearance: 325mm (12.8 in.)
 Wheelbase: 1475 mm (58.1 in.)
 Dry Weight: 113 kg (249 lbs.)
Suspension:
 FRONT: Telescopic, cartridge-type, oil-damped, adjustable preload, 14-way compression damping and 18-way rebound damping
 REAR: Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable high/low compression dampimg and adjustable rebound damping
 Brakes:
 FRONT: Single hydraulic disc
 REAR: Single hydraulic disc
 Tires:
 FRONT: 80/100-21
 REAR: 110/100-18
 Fuel Tank Capacity: 10 liter (2.6 gal.)
 Color: Yellow
Specifications are subject to change without notice, in accordance with national regulation and legislations.

 
		

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