What is the difference between a Suzuki drz400e and drz400sm?
The good thing is all the wheels are pretty much interchangeable for SM-E-S. The SM does use a brake caliper that is built into the fork so if an E wheel is used on the front the SM rotor needs to be mounted to it. The SM rotor is bigger than the stock E or S rotor.
What does the E stand for in drz400e?
DR-Z400E – electric-start, not street legal (US), street legal (AUS) DR-Z400S – street legal (headlight, taillight, turn signals, mirrors and horn)
Which Drz is street legal?
The S model is the Street ready version of the DRZ. I had a 01 and loved it. However the suspension is way different than the SM version. The SM version has a modified front suspension version of the RM250 dirt bike.
Which is better the drz400s or the SM?
Both bikes are well capable for on/off road rides but the DRZ400S has a slight advantage over the SM. For one you get the same kind of suspension that dotted the DRZ series. This allows you to take the bike to a variety of terrain.
Is the Suzuki drz400 a good off road bike?
Suzuki’s DRZ400 line of bikes have done remarkably well in the outdoor section. You can use the bike to cruise on road at speeds of over 100 km/h courtesy of a 398cc engine. At this speeds the bike is capable of revving to a rpm of up to 6250. Both bikes are well capable for on/off road rides but the DRZ400S has a slight advantage over the SM.
What was the price of the Dr Z400?
MSRP is up a skosh to about $6.7k and $7.3k for 2020. MSRP on the 2019 DR-Z400S is $6,749 and the DR-Z400SM ran about $600 more at $7,349.
How big is the seat on the drz400s?
To boost you visibility deep in the woods, the Drz400S comes with adjustable low profile mirrors. Should you find the 35 to 36 inch seat too high, you can opt for a low get seat. You also get some off-road accessories like a toolbox, cargo rack, and hand guards.
How good is the DRZ400?
The DRZ400 shines in this area as it is a very capable off-road machine. A mixture of good ground clearance, respectable suspension, adequate power and easy handling makes for an enjoyable bike to ride. It is just a solid, reliable and capable off-road machine.
Is a Suzuki drz400s street legal?
Riders will be impressed with the amount of torque coming from the 398cc, liquid-cooled power plant, as well as the crisp handling from the adjustable suspension. This ultra-reliable bike is completely street legal, with an electric start and easy-to-read…
Does drz400e have electric start?
The fact it has an electric start is a major bonus for anyone looking at trail riding and so is its reliability.
How much horsepower does a drz400e have?
Suzuki DR-Z 400E
| Make Model | Suzuki DR-Z 400E |
|---|---|
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
Is drz400e electric start?
all E models are electric start.
What does Drz stand for Suzuki?
DRZ = Daily Riding Zero – a direct descendent of the WWII Japanese divebombing airplane that they turned into a commuter bike.
The DRZ400 shines in this area as it is a very capable off-road machine. A mixture of good ground clearance, respectable suspension, adequate power and easy handling makes for an enjoyable bike to ride. It is a far cry from a lightweight enduro bike however Suzuki has never claimed it to be so.
Why does the drz400 not have a fan?
While the DRZ400S and DRZ400SM come with a fan from factory, the DRZ400E does not. When riding slow technical terrain fully laden with gear it is hard work on the engine and the bike will overheat. This is further amplified when riding in very hot ambient temperatures.
What’s the rev rate on the remotemoto drz400?
At 100 km/h the bike will rev to 6250 rpm. This seems high but it ticks along day after day at 100 km/h with no issues other than the naturally expected vibes you get from any small capacity single cylinder bike. There is however a solution to this, a wide ratio gear set for the DRZ400. Two companies offer these wide ratio gear sets, ACT and Nova.
Is there a wide ratio gear set for the drz400?
There is however a solution to this, a wide ratio gear set for the DRZ400. Two companies offer these wide ratio gear sets, ACT and Nova. The wide ratio gear set completely changes the bike and fixes what is the most commonly complained about aspect of the DRZ400 when the bike is used for adventure riding.