2009 Suzuki Z400SM

Model Number Z400SM
Type Supermoto
Warranty 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.

Suggested Retail $6299
SEP $436
Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore & Stroke 90.0 mm (3.543 in) x 62.6 mm (2.465 in)
Compression Ratio 11.3 : 1
Fuel System MIKUNI BSR36, single
Lubrication Dry sump
Ignition Electronic ignition (CDI)
Starter Electric
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive RK520KZO, 110 links
Overall Length 2225 mm (87.6 in)
Overall Width 855 mm (33.7 in)
Overall Height 1200 mm (47.2 in)
Seat Height 890 mm (35.0 in)
Ground Clearance 260 mm (10.2 in)
Wheelbase 1460 mm (57.5 in)
Dry Weight 146 kg (321 lbs)
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front Disc brake
Brakes Rear Disc brake
Tires Front 120/70R17M/C 58H, tube type
Tires Rear 140/70R17M/C 66H, tube type
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.0 L (2.6/2.2 US/Imp gal) - Including Reserve (CA: 9.5 L (2.5/2.1 US/Imp gal) -Including Reserve)
Color Black, White

Engine Features
Lightweight 398cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine produces strong, tractable low-rpm power
Compact 4-valve cylinder head with 36mm intake valves, 29mm exhaust valves, narrow 28-degree included valve angle and shim-under-bucket valve adjustment system
SCEM-plated cylinder (nickel-silicon-phosphorous) is lighter and more durable than an iron liner with excellent heat transfer properties
Forged aluminum piston is 10 percent lighter than a cast piston and receives additional oil-cooling to the piston crown through a crankcase oil jet
Compact 5-speed transmission utilizes a cable-operated clutch with separate outer cover for simplified clutch maintenance
Additional weight savings with magnesium valve cover, clutch cover, and magneto cover
Smooth throttle response with a Mikuni™ BSR36 CV-type carburetor fed by 6-liter airbox. The left side cover has quick-release fasteners for easy access to the air filter
Electric start with lightweight starter motor and a compact 6.5 amp maintenance-free battery
Automatic decompression system for quick/easy engine starts
Thermostatically controlled cooling fan mounted to the left radiator helps maintain consistent operating temperature in traffic

Chassis Features
Renthal tapered aluminum handlebar for reduced vibration and an aggressive look
Compact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions
Long travel, Showa-brand inverted front fork derived from RM250 - features adjustable compression/rebound damping and alumite coating on inner tube surfaces for smooth action
A fully adjustable rear shock absorber with high/low speed compression damping adjuster and aluminum swingarm for precise rear wheel control
Strong braking performance supplied by a front disc brake with a large 300mm floating-type rotor and dual-piston caliper, plus 240mm rear disc brake with single-piston caliper
Black-painted RK Excel 17" aluminum rims and radial tires: 120/70-R17 front, 140/70- R17 rear
New front and rear axle sliders
On-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt halogen headlight, compact tail/stoplight, lightweight, rubber-mounted turn signals and horn
Narrow profile with smooth transitions between the tank, seat and bodywork
Chrome-moly steel frame tuned for Supermoto style riding is torsionally strong with minimal weight. The backbone tube, front down tube, and steering head gussets form the dry-sump engine oil tank
A bolt-on aluminum subframe helps reduce weight and simplify maintenance
Chrome-moly steel footpegs, aluminum rims/hubs, plus engine guard and rear disc guard