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Suzuki's industry-leading DualSport model that combines the
best on and off-road features in a lightweight
package
Compact digital instrument
cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip
meters with addition/subtraction capability,
clock, timer and stopwatch functions
Smooth throttle response
with a MikuniT BSR36 CV-type carburetor
fed by 6-liter airbox. The left side
cover has quick-release fasteners for
easy access to the air filter
Reduced compression
ratio (12.2:1 to 11.3:1) for operation
with 87-octane fuel
On-road legal lighting
with bright 60/55 watt halogen headlight,
compact tail/stoplight, lightweight,
rubber-mounted turn signals and horn
Thermostatically-controlled
cooling fan mounted to the left radiator
helps maintain consistent operating
temperature in traffic
Dual-sport tires to
meet highway use regulations (F: 80/100-21,
R: 120/90-18)
398cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled,
dry-sump engine produces strong low-rpm
power Electric
start with lightweight starter motor
and a compact 6.5 amp maintenance-free
battery
Compact 4-valve cylinder
head with 36mm intake valves, 29mm exhaust
valves, narrow 28º included valve angle
and shim-under-bucket valve adjustment
system
Automatic decompression
system for quick/easy engine starts
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% 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
Narrow profile with
smooth transitions between the tank,
seat and bodywork
Chrome-moly steel frame
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
Long travel, 49mm cartridge-style
forks feature adjustable compression/rebound
damping and adjustable spring preload
for all types of on/off-road terrain
A fully-adjustable rear
shock absorber with high/low speed compression
damping adjuster and aluminum swingarm
for precise rear wheel control
Sure stopping power
is supplied by a 250mm front disc brake
with dual-piston caliper, and a 220mm
rear disc brake with a single-piston
caliper
Chrome-moly steel footpegs,
aluminum rims/hubs, plus engine guard
and rear disc guard
| Engine: | 398cc, four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid cooled |
| Bore Stroke: | 90 x 62.6mm
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| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1
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| Fuel System: | MikuniT BSR36
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| Lubrication: | Dry sump
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| Ignition: | Digital/DC-CDI
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| Transmission: | 5-speed
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| Final Drive: | #520 chain
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| Overall Length: | 2310mm (90.9 in.)
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| Overall Width: | 875mm (34.4 in.)
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| Overall Height: | 1230mm (48.4 in.)
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| Seat Height: | 935mm (36.8 in.)
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| Ground Clearance: | 300mm (11.8 in.)
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| Wheelbase: | 1485mm (58.5 in.)
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| Dry Weight: | 132kg (291 lbs.)
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| Suspension Front: | Telescopic, oil-damped, adjustable compression and rebound damping
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| Suspension Rear: | Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping
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| Brakes Front: | Single hydraulic disc
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| Brakes Rear: | Single hydraulic disc
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| Tires Front: | 80/100-21
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| Tires Rear: | 120/90-18
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| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 10 liter (2.64 gal.) |
| Color: | Yellow, Blue/White
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