Suzuki DR-Z400SM - 2009 Specifications and Reviews

The 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM is a lightweight supermoto designed for riders seeking agile street performance and playful handling. Its 644cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers accessible power suited to both novices and experienced riders, while the inverted forks and nimble chassis make it ideal for urban riding and spirited cornering on twisty roads.

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General information

CategorySuper motard
Year2009
ModelSuzuki DR-Z400SM

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
Fuel controlDOHC
Fuel systemCarburettor. Mikuni
Bore x stroke90.0 x 62.6 mm (3.5 x 2.5 inches)
Compression11.3:1
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:644.00 ccm (39.30 cubic inches)
 
 

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear tyre dimensions140/70-R17
Front tyre dimensions120/70-R17
Rear suspensionLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Front suspensionInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Fuel capacity10.00 litres (2.64 gallons)
Wheelbase1,460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance260 mm (10.2 inches)
Overall width855 mm (33.7 inches)
Overall length2,225 mm (87.6 inches)
Overall height1,200 mm (47.2 inches)
Seat height890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc146.0 kg (321.9 pounds)

Other specs

MaintenanceFind parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color optionsBlack, White
StarterElectric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

39 hp
Peak Power
5.8s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track68%
City92%
Cornering88%
Daily Riding65%
Touring10%
Passenger20%

Rider Profile

Best ForApproachable for newer riders thanks to light weight and friendly power, yet fun enough to keep experienced hooligans grinning. Tall seat suits taller riders.
PurposeA street supermoto built for carving city streets, backroad hairpins and kart-track laps. Wheelies, stoppies and flickable fun over outright speed.
Rider FitVery tall 890mm seat and slim, upright motard ergonomics. Featherweight 146kg wet with narrow tank and minimal wind protection.
CharacterA playful, energetic single-cylinder motard-light, torquy and endlessly flickable. All about grins per mile rather than top-end thrills.
Not Ideal ForNot for highway commuters, tourers or two-up riders-tiny 10L tank, buzzy single, no wind protection and a seat too tall for short inseams.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 890mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, with a relaxed knee angle of around 140 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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