Suzuki DR-Z4S specifications
Suzuki · Dual-sport
Suzuki lists a 90.0 x 62.6 mm bore and stroke with 11.1:1 compression, KYB inverted fork and link-type rear shock, both with adjustable compression and rebound damping, and an 80/100-21 tube-type front tire. The wheelbase is 58.6 in, ground clearance is 11.8 in and the seat is 36.2 in, 1.0 in higher than the DR-Z4SM's. The 2.3 gal tank is small.
Suzuki DR-Z4S
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Front brake | Disc brake, single 270 mm diameter stainless steel rotor |
| Seat height | 36.2 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 333 lb |
| Wheelbase | 58.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 11.8 in |
| Length x width | 89.4x34.8 in |
| Engine | 398cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder, DOHC |
| Displacement | 398cc |
| Bore x stroke | 90.0x62.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection, 42 mm throttle body with 10-hole injector |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive | Sealed O-ring type chain |
| Rear brake | Disc brake, single 240 mm diameter stainless steel rotor |
| Fuel capacity | 2.3 gal |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry sump |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, SCAS-equipped |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition |
| Headlight | Bifunction LED |
| Tail light | LED |
| Warranty | 12-month unlimited mileage limited warranty. |
| Starting MSRP | $7,999 |
DR-Z4S against the dual-sport field
At $7,999 the DR-Z4S costs $1,950 more than KTM's 390 Enduro R at $6,049 and $2,350 more than Kawasaki's KLX300 at $5,649, and it is the highest-priced of the three. It weighs 333 lb against the KLX300's 302.1 lb. The KTM 350 EXC-F at $13,049 and 500 EXC-F at $13,499 are the competition-derived alternatives.
The Suzuki's edge is a bigger engine than the KLX and a more conventional feel than the KTM.
How the DR-Z4S differs from the DR-Z4SM
The two DR-Z4 bikes share an engine, a chassis and a price, and they differ in what rolls under them. The dual-sport has an 80/100-21 front tire, 11.8 in of ground clearance and a 36.2 in seat on a 58.6 in wheelbase. The supermoto has 17-inch wheels, 10.2 in of ground clearance, a 35.0 in seat and a 57.7 in wheelbase.
The dual-sport weighs 333 lb and the supermoto 340 lb. Choose the DR-Z4S if you will ride dirt. The DR-Z4SM if the ride is on pavement, and note that both cost $7,999.
Ownership costs and what the tank means
The chain is sealed with O-rings. The 36.2 in seat is the tallest of the street-legal bikes here, and a shorter rider should sit on it before buying.
DR-Z4S against the 390 Enduro R and KLX300
KTM's 390 Enduro R and Kawasaki's KLX300 are the closest street-legal dual-sport rivals.
Suzuki DR-Z4S — specification referenceMotorcycle News says one steep, loose descent widened the tester's eyes but the ability to moderate the rear brake allowed control without issue, and that the DR-Z4S has a lot more motor than the KLX and is more fun on the road, though the tighter or gnarlier the dirt the less you need the power.
It says 3,750-mile service intervals are fairly typical for smaller off-road bikes and that service costs are low, and that Suzuki did not want to add weight, bulk and cost to the engine. iMotorbike says the lightweight chassis, long suspension travel and 21-inch front wheel make it much easier to deal with surfaces that would slow you on a normal road bike.
- Model-year range
- 2025–2027
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2027 Suzuki DR-Z4S questions
How often does the Suzuki DR-Z4S need service?
Motorcycle News gives 3,750-mile service intervals and calls them typical for smaller off-road bikes, with low service costs for an engine like this.
How tall is the Suzuki DR-Z4S?
Suzuki lists a 36.2 in seat and 11.8 in of ground clearance, with an 80/100-21 front tire. It weighs 333 lb at the curb.
The Suzuki DR-Z4S is Suzuki's dual-sport: a 398cc liquid-cooled DOHC single with a five-speed constant-mesh gearbox, a sealed O-ring chain and a KYB inverted fork. It weighs 333 lb at the curb, has a 36.2 in seat and a 2.3 gal tank, and Suzuki lists it at $7,999.
The 3,750-mile service interval that Motorcycle News quotes means an off-road rider who covers 3,000 miles a year visits the shop about once a year. The 2.3 gal tank is small, and at typical dual-sport economy it limits a ride to a couple of hours on the road, so plan fuel stops on trips. The engine has 11.1:1 compression and a 90.0 x 62.6 mm bore and stroke.
The chain is sealed with O-rings. The 36.2 in seat is the tallest of the street-legal bikes here, and a shorter rider should sit on it before buying.
Other models in this reference: Suzuki DR-Z125L, Suzuki DR-Z50.