Welcome to my quick overlook of the newly released Suzuki DR-Z4S also known as Suzuki DRZ400. The new model is really interesting even considering the high pricepoint for people used to looking at the Honda CRF300 prices. This bike defitely feels better sorted out in many ways compared to my Honda that requires a lot of work to be used in any harder riding scenarios.
I'm very interested to test this bike out in the spring and see if I would actually replace my beloved CRF300 with this Suzuki. What do you think?
*PICTURES:*
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFicKz1ITDX
*SUZUKI PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:*
Suzuki will start production of bikes targeted to European market only in June 2025!
So we will still need to wait for bikes for a looong time sadly.
Resellers in Finland expect the first bikes to arrive at the earlist in July and some even say it might be as late as August 2025.
US market will be getting the bike earlier I have been informed.
Extra info I got from Suzuki Finland:
The key on the side accesses a toolbox. (Got this info from Suzuki Finland)
The canister on the rear left side is a charcoal canister for emission purposes.
*REFERENCE PRICES IN FINLAND NOW WITH TAXES:*
- KTM 690 Enduro R: 16,286 €
- Honda XL750 Transalp: 15,990 €
- Tenere 700 (base): 14,799 €
- Gasgas 700: 13,700 € (discounted)
- Suzuki DR-Z 4S: 11,990 €
- Suzuki DL650XA V-Strom 11,990 €
- Honda NX500: 9,999 €
- CRF300 Rally: 9,790 €
- Suzuki SV650A 8,990 €
- 2025 KTM 390 Enduro R: 8,160 €
- CRF300L: 7,900 €
*BIKE SPECS:*
Engine: 398cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke: 90.0 mm x 62.6 mm (3.5 in. x 2.5 in.)
Compression Ratio: 11.1:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection, 42 mm throttle body with 10-hole injector
Starter: Electric
Lubrication: Semi-dry sump
Clutch: Wet multi-plate, SCAS-equipped
Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive: Sealed O-ring type chain
Suspension Front: KYB-supplied, inverted, telescopic fork with coil spring, oil damped, and adjustable compression/rebound damping force. Travel: (280mm / 11.0 in.)
Suspension Rear: KYB-supplied, link type, coil spring, oil damped shock absorber, with adjustable spring preload and compression/rebound damping force. Travel: (296 mm / 11.6 in.)
Brakes Front: Disc brake, single 270 mm diameter stainless steel rotor
Brakes Rear: Disc brake, single 240 mm diameter stainless steel rotor
Tires Front: 80/100-21 M/C (51P), tube type
Tires Rear: 120/80-18 M/C (62P), tube type
Fuel Tank: Capacity 8.7 L (2.3 US gal.)
Color: Champion Yellow No. 2 / Solid Special White No. 2 (C1C) -or- Solid Iron Gray (YUD)
Ignition: Electronic ignition
Spark Plug: Iridium type (x 2)
Headlight: Bifunction LED
Tail Light: LED
Overall Length: 2270 mm (89.4 in.)
Overall Width: 885 mm (34.8 in.)
Overall Height: 1230 mm (48.4 in.)
Wheelbase: 1490 mm (58.6 in.)
Ground Clearance: 300 mm (11.8 in.)
Seat Height: 920 mm (36.2 in.)
Curb Weight (Wet with fuel): 151 kg (333 lb.)
Source: https://suzukicycles.com/dualsport/2025/dr-z4s
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