Suzuki DR-Z400SM suspension setup and specs

Suzuki DR-Z400SM, 2005 to 2024: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 890 mm (35.0 in) seat height, 260 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Suzuki.

2005–2024 Suzuki DR-Z400SM
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Suzuki DR-Z400SM

2005–2024 · supermoto · 398 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel260 mm (10.2 in)
Rear suspension travel292 mm (11.5 in)
Fork diameter47 mm (1.9 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70-17
Rear tire140/70-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 in)
Rake26.5°
Trail117 mm (4.6 in)
Seat height890 mm (35.0 in)
Front brakeHydraulic single floating disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeHydraulic single disc, 1-piston caliper

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