$3,799
Killeen, Texas
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2009 SUZUKI DR-Z400S, * Price shown excludes destination charges, optional accessories, applicable taxes, installation, setup and/or other dealer fees. The DR-Z400S looks like an off-road machine, and it is - with all the unmatched performance capabilities you'd expect from a Suzuki. But look a little more carefully and you'll see you get a bonus: it's 100-percent street legal. The DR-Z400's exceptional off-road performance should come as no surprise. After all, it uses the same advanced suspension as the renowned DR-Z400E. It also has a lightweight, compact design that helps it offer crisp handling everywhere from tight, technical trails to wide-open fire roads. Off-road or on the street, the DR-Z400S provides strong torque across the powerband and amazing throttle response. And it features remarkably smooth performance, complemented by conveniences such as electric starting and a compact, easy-to-read instrument cluster. On the trail or cross town, you can't beat the Suzuki DR-Z400S. Key Features Suzuki's industry-leading DualSport model that combines the best on and off-road features in a lightweight package Engine Features 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 Thermostatically controlled cooling fan mounted to the left radiator helps maintain consistent operating temperature in traffic 398cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine produces strong low-rpm power Electric start with lightweight starter motor and a compact 6.5 amp maintenance-free battery 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 Automatic decompression system for quick/easy engine starts 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 Chassis Features Compact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions 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 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 Long travel, 49mm cartridge-style forks feature adjus
