DR-Z400S review

If you have an interest in trail riding and want a do it all commuter try the DR-Z

DR-Z400S review
Brand
Category
Engine Capacity
399cc
Price
£4,349.00
Pros
On or off-road ability and a decent price
Cons
They are a thief’s favorite

The DR-Z is a top little machine for commuting, darting around and the occasional off-road experience on a weekend. The 400cc engine will hold a steady 70mph on a motorway, although on off-road tyres it does have a slight weave, and as a town bike the DR-Z is good as the tall seat height helps you look over the traffic.

Off-road, the DR-Z is perfectly capable for a weekend of trail riding in easy-ish trails on standard road tyres but if you want to try something a bit more serious better tyres are recommended. It’s cheap, fun and a great bike.The DR-Z is a top little machine for commuting, darting around and the occasional off-road experience on a weekend. The 400cc engine will hold a steady 70mph on a motorway, although on off-road tyres it does have a slight weave, and as a town bike the DR-Z is good as the tall seat height helps you look over the traffic.

Off-road, the DR-Z is perfectly capable for a weekend of trail riding in easy-ish trails on standard road tyres but if you want to try something a bit more serious better tyres are recommended. It’s cheap, fun and a great bike.

Length (mm)2310
Width (mm)875
Height (mm)1240
Dryweight (kg)132
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)935
Suspension Front49mm telescopic fork, adjustable rebound, and compression damping
Suspension RearSwingarm, progressive linkage,
Adjustability RearCompression damping force high/low speed adjustable
Tyres Front80/100-21 tube type
Tyres Rear120/90-18 tube type
Brakes Front2-piston caliper, 250mm disc
Brakes Rear2-piston caliper, 220mm disc
Wheelbase (mm)1485
Ground Clearance (mm)300
Trail (mm)109
Cubic Capacity (cc)398
Max Power (bhp)40
Max Power Peak (rpm)7600
Torque (ft/lb)29
Torque Peak (rpm)6600
Bore (mm)90
Stroke (mm)62.6
Valve GearDOHC
Compression Ratio11.3
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingLiquid cooled
Fuel DeliveryMikuni BSR36 carburettor
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain

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