Engine type

1-cylinder, 4-stroke,DOHC liquid-cooled

Bore x stroke

90.0 x 62.6mm

Displacement

398cc

Compression ratio

12.2:1

Carburetion

Keihin FCR39

Oil capacity (overhaul)

1.7l

Ignition

DC-CDI (digital electronic)

Starter system

DR-Z400: Primary kick DR-Z400E: Electric

Lubrication system

Dry sump

Transmission

5-speed, constant-mesh

Primary drive ratio

74 / 25 (2.96)

Final drive ratio

47 / 14 (3.357)

Frame type

Double-cradle (steel)

Rake/trail

27.6 degrees / 114mm (C.W)

Suspension

Front: 49mm telescopic fork (cartridge type),
18-step rebound / 14-step compression damping

Rear: Swingarm, progressive linkage,
21-step rebound / 26-step compression damping,
adjustable spring preload

Wheels

Front: 21 x 1.6

Rear: 18 x 2.15

Brakes

Front: 2-piston caliper, 250mm disc

Rear: 1-piston caliper, 220mm disc

Tires

Front: 80/100-21

Rear: 110/100-18

Fuel tank

10.0l

Overall length

2,235mm (88.0 inches)

Overall width

825mm (32.5 inches)

Overall height

1,245mm (49.0 inches)

Wheelbase

1,475mm (58.1 inches)

Ground clearance

325mm (12.8 inches)

Seat height

945mm (37.2 inches)

Dry weight

DR-Z400 113kg (249.1 lbs) claimed
DR-Z400E 119kg (262.3 lbs) claimed