2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

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2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

• 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

How’s this for a red-hot combination? Take the incredible versatility and performance of Suzuki’s renowned DR-Z400. Mix in street-legal capabilities and unmatched handling. Then add a double shot of aggressive Suzuki styling and attitude. The result is the 2008 DR-Z400SM.

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 a Motocross-derived inverted fork.

All this performance at a value that earned the DR-Z400SM “Best Bang for the Buck” runner up in Motorcyclist Magazine’s 2007 “Motorcycle of the Year” awards.

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Automatic decompression system for quick/easy engine starts

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

 

Chassis Features
Renthal tapered aluminum handlebar for reduced vibration and an aggressive look

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

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

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

Black-painted RK Excel 17″ aluminum rims and radial tires: 120/70-R17 front, 140/70- R17 rear

New 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

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

Chrome-moly steel frame tuned for Supermoto style riding 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

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

 

2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM – USA Specifications
Model Number DRZ400SMK9
Type Supermoto
Warranty 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.

Suggested Retail $6299
SEP $436
Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore & Stroke 90.0 mm (3.543 in) x 62.6 mm (2.465 in)
Compression Ratio 11.3 : 1
Fuel System MIKUNI BSR36, single
Lubrication Dry sump
Ignition Electronic ignition (CDI)
Starter Electric
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive RK520KZO, 110 links
Overall Length 2225 mm (87.6 in)
Overall Width 855 mm (33.7 in)
Overall Height 1200 mm (47.2 in)
Seat Height 890 mm (35.0 in)
Ground Clearance 260 mm (10.2 in)
Wheelbase 1460 mm (57.5 in)
Dry Weight 146 kg (321 lbs)
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front Disc brake
Brakes Rear Disc brake
Tires Front 120/70R17M/C 58H, tube type
Tires Rear 140/70R17M/C 66H, tube type
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.0 L (2.6/2.2 US/Imp gal) – Including Reserve (CA: 9.5 L (2.5/2.1 US/Imp gal) -Including Reserve)
Color Black, White

 

2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM – Canada Specifications
MSRP: $TBA CDN

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*Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.