Can a drz400sm be used off road?
No good. He took the bike off road with the SM forks freshly and professional rebuilt (at least I think they rebuilt them), and the fork seals sprung leaks in no time. The DRZ400-E has cartridge forks (albeit not upside down ones – only god knows why), and the suspension is built for off road conditions.
What kind of motor does a Suzuki drz400 have?
The DR-Z’s single cylinder motor is a good old-fashioned plodder and with a double overhead cam, four valves and a water-jacket is hardly being stressed to produce 39bhp and 29ft.lb of torque. The fact it has an electric start is a major bonus for anyone looking at trail riding and so is its reliability.
Which is the best tyre for a drz400e?
Tyres for on-offroad riding, I’ve heard very good things about the Shinko 244s as a 50/50 tyre. I recommend the Shinko 705s if you need to live with the stock DRZ400E wheelset for a bit while you get the SM conversion put together, they can also go off road but not as well. Shinko 700s are between the 244s and 705s.
When did the Suzuki DR-Z400SM come out?
2000: Suzuki DR-Z400S introduced to replace the similarly styled air-cooled DR350. Suzuki DR-Z400SM: A supermoto version of the DR-Z400S with 17-inch rims and sticky tyres, bigger front disc and upside-down forks. 19 owners have reviewed their SUZUKI DRZ400S (2001-2008) and rated it in a number of areas.
When did the drz400e come on the market?
Discussion in ‘ Thumpers ‘ started by safetywire, Aug 29, 2004 . A 2001 DRZ400E has recently showed up for sale on the local market. The ad says it’s street legal and electric start. It clearly has a license plate and headlight in the picture.
What’s the best sprocket setup for a DRZ 400?
The bike is a stock 2008 DRZ 400s. What is some of your thoughts on the best sprocket setup? are you in 5th gear ? it should be very relaxed at 55mph and 15/44 cogs. offroad, as in NOT A DIRT ROAD, 15/44 is too high. 14/47 is much better for offroad, and still fine at 55mph. general street use – 15/44 OFF ROAD, as in, NO ROAD – 14/47
What kind of fork does a Suzuki drz400 have?
I own a 2000 DRZ-S. The forks on the 2000-01 are adjustable for preload and also have what Suzuki refers to as the “dampening” adjustment screw on the bottom of the fork. From 2002 on, all DRZ400’s have the fully adjustable forks.
Is the drz400 E suspension upside down or upside down?
The DRZ400-E has cartridge forks (albeit not upside down ones – only god knows why), and the suspension is built for off road conditions. This will also make it stay in service longer on road. Buy the DRZ400-E and put together for yourself an SM kit for it on the cheap.