Supermotos
2008Suzuki DR-Z400SM
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The 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM is a versatile supermoto built for riders seeking street-legal fun and accessible performance. Its lightweight 398cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers reliable power with nimble handling, making it ideal for urban commuting and weekend track days. Known for its durability and playful character, the DR-Z400SM excels at entertaining both beginners and experienced riders alike.
- Capacity
- 398.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 134.0 kg
- Seat height
- 890 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 31.9 HP (23.5 kW) | 40.0 HP (29.4 kW) |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A street supermoto built for carving city streets, backroad hairpins and kart-track laps. Wheelies, stoppies and flickable fun over outright speed.
- Built for
- A playful, energetic single-cylinder motard-light, torquy and endlessly flickable. All about grins per mile rather than top-end thrills.
- Not ideal for
- Not for highway commuters, tourers or two-up riders-tiny 10L tank, buzzy single, no wind protection and a seat too tall for short inseams.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 398.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
- EPA Certificate No.
- 8SKXC.398VR1-004-R01
- EPA CO Emissions
- 8.0 CO g/km
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2985 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 90.0 x 62.6 mm
- Compression
- 11.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital/DC-CDI
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multi-plate, wet type, manual release
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1460 mm
- Overall length
- 2225 mm
- Overall width
- 855 mm
- Overall height
- 1200 mm
- Seat height
- 890 mm
- Dry weight
- 134.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 146.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 10.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 260 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Inverted telescopic, oil-damped, adjustable compression and rebound damping
- Rear suspension
- Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Other
- Color options
- Black, White
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2005 | 2008 | 2010 | 2015 | 2019 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 398 cc | 398 cc | 396 cc | 398 cc | 398 cc | 398 cc |
| Dry weight | 134 kg | 134 kg | 134 kg | 134 kg | 134 kg | 134 kg |
| Seat height | 890 mm | 890 mm | 890 mm | 890 mm | 890 mm | 890 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10 L | 10 L | 10 L | 9.8 L | 10 L | 10 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki DR-Z400SM?
The 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM has a Capacity of 398.0 ccm (24.29 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki DR-Z400SM have?
The 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.4 kW).
How many gears does the Suzuki DR-Z400SM have?
The 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Suzuki DR-Z400SM weigh?
The 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM has a Dry weight of 134.0 kg (295.4 pounds).
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