2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price

2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

A mainstay in the supermoto world, the 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM is based on the long-running DR-Z400S dual sport motorcycle.

To make it supermoto ready, Suzuki gives the DR-Z400SM 17-inch street wheels and tires, plus an inverted fork. Just a few pounds heavier that its dual sport counterpart, the DR-Z400SM is a fun street machine.

The price is kept down by sticking with a carbureted motor and steel-frame chassis that is over a decade old. While not for racing, the 2018 DR-Z400SM is gigantically fun in the tightest twisties, as well as being a highly capable commuter bike—all you have to do is resist the temptation to turn into an unrepentant hooligan.

Wheelies and curb hopping are a constant enticement on the 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM.

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2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Specs:

ENGINE

• Type: Single cylinder
• Displacement: 398cc
• Bore x stroke: 90.0 x 62.6mm
• Cooling: Liquid-cooled
• Compression ratio: 11.3:1
• Valve train: DOHC
• Fueling: 36mm Mikuni BSR carburetor
• Lubrication: Semi-dry sump
• Transmission: 5-speed
• Final drive: RK chain

CHASSIS

• Front suspension: Inverted fork
• Rear suspension: Linkage-assisted, spring-preload-adjustable shock
• Front tire: 120/70R17
• Rear tire: 140/70R17
• Front brake: 300mm disc w/ 4-piston caliper
• Rear brake: 220mm disc w/ 2-piston caliper

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

• Wheelbase: 57.5 inches
• Seat height: 35.0 inches
• Ground clearance: 10.2 inches
• Fuel capacity: 2.6 gallons
• Curb weight: 322 pounds

2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Color:

• Black

2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Price:

• $7299 MSRP