2009 Suzuki DR-Z 400S

2009 Suzuki DR-Z 400S pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$6,099
Type
On-Off Road
Insurance
Compare with the 2009 Suzuki DR-Z 400SM 2009 Suzuki DR-Z 400SM
Model Type
On-Off Road
MSRP
$6,099
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Suzuki
Display Name
DR-Z 400S
Year
2009
Make
Suzuki
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
90 / 3.55
Stroke (mm/in)
62.6 / 2.47
Displacement (cc/ci)
398 / 24.3
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
36
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.26 / 1.73 / 1.38 / 1.09 / 0.86
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.93
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
120/90 R18
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.58
Width (in/mm)
34.4 / 875
Height (in/mm)
48.4 / 1230
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.5 / 1485
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
6.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
317 / 144
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
740 / 335.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 10
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.6 / 2.3
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
36.8 / 935
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Folding
Yes
Tail Bag Material
Vinyl
Tail Bag Trim
Plain
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • Great Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 10, 2010

    Have had the bike about 6 months now but only have 500 miles on it. About 50/50 street/dirt.

    Havn't had any problems with it and think its a great bike. Have had a few 40 plus mile Mtn/Dirt rides and rode it very hard. Handles well on the surface streets but would not recommend Freeway ...

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  • Happy owner
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 24, 2009

    Bought the black DRZ-400s in June '09 and quickly racked up 1000 miles. It's not for extended street rides, the seat is square and uncomfortable after an hour or so. I haven't had it off road, too shiny! I drive it around town for errands and to get away for a little while. Great light-weight street ...

    On the down side, the engine is very noisy inside, piston slap or cam noise. It sounds like it's going to fail. The dealer says it's normal. You-Tube videos show other owners concerned as well but most say it's normal. No reports of blown engines, just noise.

    I give it a 95%, a great bike for commuting or around town. No point loss for comfort, it's a dirtbike made for a good beating, not comfort. The 5% loss is for the engine noise. I think Suzuki could do a better job building a quiet engine.

    I cut the dumb extended rear fender off and located the plate higher under the tail light, much better looking now.

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