What category is the 2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM?

General information
Category	Super motard
Model	Suzuki DR-Z400SM
Year	2012
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	RK520KZO, 110 links
Clutch	Magnesium-alloy clutch
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Fuel control	DOHC
Fuel system	Carburettor. Mikuni BSR36 CV-type. 6-liter airbox.
Valves per cylinder	4
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	398.00 ccm (24.29 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Black-painted RK Excel 17´ aluminum rims and radial tires
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	140/70-R17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-R17
Rear suspension travel	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front suspension travel	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Frame type	Narrow chrome-moly steel frame

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	10.00 litres (2.64 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Overall width	855 mm (33.7 inches)
Overall length	2,225 mm (87.6 inches)
Seat height	890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	146.0 kg (321.9 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Black, White
Factory warranty	12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.
Electrical	Lightweight starter motor and a compact 6.5 amp maintenance-free battery
Light	On-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt H4 halogen headlight.
Instruments	Compact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions.
Starter	Electric

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 For	Approachable for newer riders thanks to light weight and friendly power, yet fun enough to keep experienced hooligans grinning. Tall seat suits taller riders.
Purpose	A street supermoto built for carving city streets, backroad hairpins and kart-track laps. Wheelies, stoppies and flickable fun over outright speed.
Rider Fit	Very tall 890mm seat and slim, upright motard ergonomics. Featherweight 146kg wet with narrow tank and minimal wind protection.
Character	A playful, energetic single-cylinder motard-light, torquy and endlessly flickable. All about grins per mile rather than top-end thrills.
Not Ideal For	Not 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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2012 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 890mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2012 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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