How's this for a
red-hot combination? Take the incredible versatility and performance of
Suzuki's renowned DR-Z400. Mix in street-legal capabilities and unmatched
handling. Then add a double shot of aggressive Suzuki styling and
attitude. The result is the 2006 DR-Z400SM.
For exceptional
performance on the street, the DR-Z400SM offers remarkably smooth
performance, along with a rush of torque across the powerband. For crisp
handling, it features a lightweight, compact design, complemented by
advanced suspension front and rear, including an RM250-derived inverted
fork.
The DR-Z400SM
Supermotard. It's the definition of extreme performance - wherever you
ride.
New Features
New white-colored
turn signal lenses for improved appearance
Key Features
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 310mm
floating-type rotor and dual-piston caliper, plus 240mm rear disc
brake with single-piston caliper
Compact 4-valve
cylinder head with 36mm intake valves, 29mm exhaust valves, narrow 28°
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 MikuniTM 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
Chassis Features
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
2006
DR-Z400SM Specifications
MSRP
$6,199.00
Engine:
398cc,
four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid cooled
Bore
Stroke:
90
x 62.6mm
Compression
Ratio:
11.3:1
Fuel
System:
MikuniTM
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
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