Suzuki DR-Z4SM - White

Suzuki DR-Z4SM - Solid Special White No.2 (30H)

• Supermoto machine from Suzuki
• 398cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, single cylinder engine
• Homologated to Euro 5B
• Power: 37.48hp at 8,000rpm
• Torque: 37Nm at 6,500rpm
• Ride-by-wire throttle
• Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS)
• Suzuki Easy Start technology
• Suzuki Drive Mode Selector with three power modes (SDMS)
• Two standard traction control modes
• Gravel mode
• Switchable ABS function
• Kayaba (KYB) long travel adjustable suspension
• LCD dashboard display
• LED single assembly headlight
• LED indicators
• Aluminium skid plate as standard
• 8.7 litre fuel capacity offering 80MPG
• Dunlop SPORTMAX Q5A tyres
• Available in two colours

Designed to bring the fun to whatever environment, the new Suzuki DR-Z4SM promises to make your world, your playground! With a new 398cc single cylinder engine, power modes, traction control modes and ABS modes, ride by wire throttle and much more, the new Suzuki DRZ4SM delivers supermoto fun with everyday usability.

Powering the DR-Z4SM is a new 398cc, single-cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC four-stroke engine. The new engine was designed to meet Euro 5B, while maintaining the reputation of robustness and reliability the engine found in the previous generation DR-Z400 was famed for. It provides a smooth, linear power delivery with stronger torque at lower rpm and increased power output to the rev limit, plus improved fuel economy at 80mpg from the 8.7 litre fuel tank.

When compared to the previous DR-Z400 engine, there are changes to almost every aspect, from lightweight titanium intake valves and hollow, sodium-filled exhaust valves to new cam profiles and piston. A new cylinder head is equipped with twin spark plugs, there are new crankcases, and a new slipper clutch with Suzuki’s Clutch Assist System.

Fuelling comes courtesy of a ride-by-wire, 42mm bore, electronic throttle body and a 10-hole fuel injector. There’s a new air box, and a new exhaust. The result is a broader spread of power across the rev range, strong drive yet smooth ride, a direct, linear throttle response, and improved fuel economy. Peak power is 38PS at 8,000rpm, with a peak torque figure of 37Nm at 6,500rpm.

Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS) means riders can choose from one of three power modes. Each mode reaches the same peak power output, with A the most direct, delivering the full amount of low-down torque available from the 398cc single-cylinder engine. Modes B and C are progressively softer, allowing riders to dial back the initial power delivery to suit in slippery or low grip conditions.

There are two standard traction control modes, and a specific G (gravel) mode. G mode aims to maintain maximum off-road performance by allowing a certain amount of wheel spin. G mode’s level intervention is set slower than for the traction control system’s other two standard modes, and the maximum level of intervention is also set lower, too. This provides the right balance between preventing excessive wheel spin on slippery surfaces and minimising power loss on surfaces with traction, making the bike easier to control.

On DR-Z4SM, Gravel Mode is tailored more towards flat-dirt surfaces, while allowing a little more slip tolerance than on the V-Strom DEs. Allowing more spin lets the rider better tap into the model's supermoto character. Further enabling greater control off-road is an ABS system that riders can tailor to their needs and riding conditions. On the DR-Z4SM, riders can disengage the rear ABS. There’s also Suzuki’s easy-start system, which means the engine fires up with one press of the starter button, and there’s no need to pull the clutch lever when starting in neutral. All rider information is displayed via a compact LCD dash.

Long-travel suspension on the DR-Z4S and DRZ-4SM comes from KYB, specifically tuned for each model’s intended application. There is 260mm of front fork travel and 277mm of rear wheel travel on the DR-Z4SM with compression and rebound damping adjustment at the front and rear. There’s also preload adjustment on the rear shock. Wheels are wire-spoked and fitted with Dunlop SPORTMAX Q5A tyres.

Available in two colours.