2020Suzuki DR-Z400E

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The 2020 Suzuki DR-Z400E is the off-road focused version of Suzuki's DR-Z400, sold as the DR-Z400EL8. Its liquid-cooled 398cc single makes 40 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A tall 935 mm seat, 138 kg wet weight and 10-litre tank suit demanding trails.

Capacity: 398.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 138.0 kg
Seat height: 935 mm
Power: 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail92%

Cornering65%

City riding30%

Daily riding35%

Touring25%

Two-up15%

Track20%

Best for: Built as a dedicated enduro/trail machine for tackling trails, fire roads, and technical off-road terrain rather than for speed or long-distance pavement travel.
Built for: A lightweight, torquey, no-frills single-cylinder dirt bike that thrives on flickable handling and long-travel suspension over raw power or refinement.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders wanting highway comfort, passenger accommodation, or a bike optimized for daily commuting on paved roads.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 935mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2020 Suzuki DR-Z400E, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 398.0 ccm
Power: 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
Torque: 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2899 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 90.0 x 62.6 mm
Compression: 12.2:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: CDI
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Magnesium-alloy clutch

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1475 mm
Overall length: 2310 mm
Overall width: 875 mm
Overall height: 1236 mm
Seat height: 935 mm
Wet weight: 138.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 10.00 litres
Ground clearance: 300 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Rectangular chrome-moly steel tubes
Front suspension: 49mm SHOWA telescopic fork, fully adjustable
Rear suspension: SHOWA, coil spring, oil damped shock, fully adjustable

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Nissin twin-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter: 250 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Nissin single piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 80/100-21
Rear tyre: 120/90-18

Other

Color options: Champion Yellow No. 2
Comments: Model id: DR-Z400EL8.

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2000	2005	2012	2016	2020	2021
Capacity	398 cc	398 cc	398 cc	398 cc	398 cc	398 cc
Dry weight	119 kg	119 kg	119 kg	127 kg	—	—
Seat height	935 mm	945 mm	945 mm	935 mm	935 mm	935 mm
Fuel capacity	10 L	10 L	10 L	10 L	10 L	10 L