| MODEL | SUZUKI DR-Z 400S 2004 - 2005 |
| Year | 2004 - 2005 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 90 x 62.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | Mikuni BSR36 carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain, #520 |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular chrome-moly steel, also holds engine oil (description text) |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload, 290 mm / 11.4 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping, 295 mm / 11.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2310 mm / 90.9 in |
| Overall Width | 875 mm / 34.4 in |
| Overall Height | 1230 mm / 48.4 in |
| Seat Height | 935 mm / 36.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm / 58.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100 km / 21.9 km/l / 51.1 US mpg / 61.9 Imp mpg |
| Top Speed | 152 km/h / 94 mph |
The DR-Z 400S dual-sport in its 2004-2005 form, with the same 398 cc single, five-speed gearbox and chassis as the earlier models. The review found the engine strong and smooth with little vibration, and the suspension well controlled and adjustable, though stiffer street settings felt twitchy. The disc brakes gave good feel without fade, and the LCD instrument panel and switchgear were described as modern and well made.
