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Suzuki's new Supermotard
model based on DR-Z400S - combines Supermotard
style and features in a narrow, lightweight
street-legal package
Long travel, Showa-brand inverted front
fork derived from RM250 - features adjustable
compression/rebound damping and alumite
coating on inner tube surfaces for smooth
action
A fully-adjustable rear
shock absorber with high/low speed compression
damping adjuster and aluminum swingarm
for precise rear wheel control
Strong braking performance
supplied by a front disc brake with
a large 300mm floating-type rotor and
dual-piston caliper, plus 240mm rear
disc brake with single-piston caliper
Black-painted 17" aluminum
rims and radial tires: 120/70-R17 front,
140/70- R17 rear
Lightweight 398cc,
DOHC, liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine produces
strong, usable low-rpm power
Compact 4-valve cylinder head with 36mm
intake valves, 29mm exhaust valves,
narrow 28º included valve angle and
shim-under-bucket valve adjustment system
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
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
Electric start with
lightweight starter motor and a compact
6.5 amp maintenance-free battery
Automatic decompression
system for quick/easy engine starts
Thermostatically-controlled
cooling fan mounted to the left radiator
helps maintain consistent operating
temperature in traffic
Compact digital instrument
cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip
meters with addition/subtraction capability,
clock, timer and stopwatch functions
On-road legal lighting
with bright 60/55 watt halogen headlight,
compact tail/stoplight, lightweight,
rubber-mounted turn signals and horn
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
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 |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel System: | MikuniT BSR36 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump |
| Ignition: | Digital/DC-CDI |
| Transmission: | 5-speed |
| Final Drive: | #520 chain |
| Overall Length: | 2220mm (87.4 in.) |
| Overall Width: | 870mm (34.3 in.) |
| Overall Height: | 1185mm (46.7 in.) |
| Seat Height: | 890mm (35.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance: | 300mm (11.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase: | 1460mm (57.5 in.) |
| Dry Weight: | 134kg (295 lbs.) |
| Suspension Front: | Inverted telescopic, oil-damped, adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Suspension Rear: | Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Brakes Front: | Single hydraulic disc |
| Brakes Rear: | Single hydraulic disc |
| Tires Front: | 120/70-17 |
| Tires Rear: | 140/70-17 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 10 liter (2.64 gal.) |
| Color: | Yellow, Black |
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