What kind of tires do I need for my drz400?

What kind of tires do I need for my drz400?

Just picked up this sweet, stock 2009 DRZ400S with only 1900 miles on it. Never been in the dirt (until yesterday) and is totally stock. Been looking over better tire options than the Trail Wings that came on it and notice that the exact OEM sizes are not available in some pretty good 50/50 tires.

What kind of tires do I need for my Suzuki z400sm?

Here is our Suzuki DR-Z400SM Tire Guide…. For the Suzuki DR-Z400SM we like the following tires from Dunlop, Continental and Avon in a 120/70-17 front tire and either a 150/60-17 or 140/70-17 rear tire. On our project bikes, we are running the 150/60-17 size rear tire.

How big of a tire do I need for a Dr-Z?

Some bikes don’t even fit their stock size well. The DR-Z will typically take a width 1 or 2 sizes wider than stock in the front or rear without an issue. If you increase width, you need to be careful not to increase profile too much, or the tire will be considerably taller than stock.

How big is the battery on a Suzuki drz400?

DRZ-E owners can add the insurance of a back-up kickstart kit (MSRP $199), as the battery is a tiny, sealed 6.5-Amp unit that rides under the left side panel (calling for a different rear fender than the un-E). Suzuki left the kicker off of the E to save weight. Suzuki obviously took great pains to make the DRZ400 handle better than the WRF.

What kind of tire does neduro drz400s use?

However, neduro used a D606 front on the 2012 Dakar Rally, so what do those critics really know? A popular combo in Colorado is the D606 rear and MT21 front, although this front lasts about 2700 mi. while the rear can go 3500+ miles.

How many miles does a drz400s have?

Exactly, especially if street manners are not a huge concern. Just picked up this sweet, stock 2009 DRZ400S with only 1900 miles on it. Never been in the dirt (until yesterday) and is totally stock.

Some bikes don’t even fit their stock size well. The DR-Z will typically take a width 1 or 2 sizes wider than stock in the front or rear without an issue. If you increase width, you need to be careful not to increase profile too much, or the tire will be considerably taller than stock.

What kind of brakes does a Suzuki DRZ have?

RM250 calipers grace the DRZ wheels, and the front disc is 250mm, while the rear is 220mm. Brakes are excellent at both ends, although the rear end chatters on downhills. The RM250-style brake pedal has a folding tip. Good stuff.