Suzuki DR-Z400
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The Suzuki DR-Z400 is a dual purpose motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki
. It is powered by a single-cylinder, 398 cm³ (24.3 cu in), liquid cooled four-stroke engine. Its reliability, low price and decent performance have made it a popular dual-sport
choice around the world. Kawasaki marketed a private labeled version of the DR-Z known as the KLX400 - it is nearly identical to the DR-Z400 except for bodywork and some accessories.
The DR-Z400 has been produced in four variants:
Suzuki
is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines...
. It is powered by a single-cylinder, 398 cm³ (24.3 cu in), liquid cooled four-stroke engine. Its reliability, low price and decent performance have made it a popular dual-sport
Dual-sport
A dual-sport, colloquially known as "dualie" or an "on-off road bike" is a type of street-legal motorcycle that is designed for both on and off-road use. The terms All-road and Dual-purpose are also used...
choice around the world. Kawasaki marketed a private labeled version of the DR-Z known as the KLX400 - it is nearly identical to the DR-Z400 except for bodywork and some accessories.
The DR-Z400 has been produced in four variants:
- DR-Z400 - kick-start, not street legal
- DR-Z400E - electric-start, not street legal (US), street legal (AUS)
- DR-Z400S - street legal
- DR-Z400SM - SupermotoSupermotoSupermoto is motorcycle racing on a circuit that alternates between three types of track: flat track, motocross and road racing, using motorcycles designed for that purpose...
, street legal, comes standard with 17 inches (43.2 cm) sportbike inspired wheels, oversize front brakes and USD forks.
External links
- DR-Z400 American Suzuki Motorcycles official site