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2027 Suzuki DR-Z4S / DR-Z4SM

The DR-Z legacy lives on in two forms, and both are an absolute blast.

2027 Suzuki DR-Z4S / DR-Z4SM in Solid Black, studio rendering

Model shown: Suzuki DR-Z4S in Solid Black, $7,999 MSRP

Starting at $7,999 MSRP

4 versions of the DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM

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Key figures

Engine
398cc
Seat height
36.2 in
Curb weight
333 lb

Figures for the 2027 DR-Z4S.

Warranty and service

1-year factory warranty

Unlimited mileage, from Suzuki.

Our take on the DR-Z4S / DR-Z4SM

The DR-Z4S is a true dual sport, happy to bash down a rocky fire road and just as willing to run errands in town, with a fuel-injected 398cc single that pulls cleanly at low revs and keeps its composure when the surface turns loose. The DR-Z4SM puts the same engine in a twin-spar steel frame on 17-inch wheels with sportbike tires, and a tight canyon road becomes its personal playground.

Out on the trail the DR-Z4S feels light on its feet yet planted, the kind of bike that makes you want to explore every side trail you pass. The tapered aluminum handlebar, wide footpegs with removable rubber inserts and reshaped seat make long days easier, and Easy Start fires the engine with one press. Both keep the quick-release, door-style side cover for easy air filter access.

What the reviewers say

Which DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM is right for you?

4 versions.

MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. It does not include freight, setup, the $85 doc fee, taxes or registration; each bike in stock shows its total price. The full DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM story at Suzuki (opens in a new tab)

What’s new on the current DR-Z4S / DR-Z4SM

This generation arrived for 2025.

  • Fuel injection at last

    The DR-Z400S carburetor gives way to electronic fuel injection and a ride-by-wire throttle. Expect easier starting, smoother fueling and no more jetting.

  • Ride modes and traction control

    Three power modes (A, B and C) change how the power arrives, and traction control includes a Gravel mode tuned for loose dirt roads. You can switch traction control off when you want to.

  • Switchable ABS and bigger brakes

    ABS is new, and you can run it at both wheels, turn it off at the rear, or turn it off completely, a first for a Suzuki production bike. The rotors grow to 10.6 in front and 9.4 in rear.

Everything new

  • New frame and aluminum swingarm

    A new twin-spar steel frame with an aluminum subframe and a lightweight aluminum swingarm sharpens handling on pavement and trail.

  • Fully adjustable KYB suspension

    An inverted KYB fork with 11.0 in of travel replaces the old conventional fork, and the linkage shock has 11.6 in. Both adjust for compression and rebound, and the shock adjusts for preload too.

  • Reworked 398cc single

    The DOHC single keeps its proven layout but gets a new cylinder head, titanium intake valves, sodium-filled exhaust valves, twin spark plugs and Suzuki's assist-and-slipper clutch for a lighter lever pull.

  • Roomier, more modern cockpit

    The seat is 0.6 in lower at 36.2 in and wider, the bar sits about an inch higher and the pegs are wider. LED lighting all around and a new LCD dash with a fuel gauge round it out.

Specifications

Shown for the 2027 DR-Z4S.

Engine and transmission

Engine
398cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder, DOHC
Bore x stroke
3.5 x 2.5 in
Compression
11.1:1
Fuel system
Fuel injection, 42 mm throttle body with 10-hole injector
Starter
Electric
Lubrication
Semi-dry sump
Ignition
Electronic ignition
Spark plug
Iridium type (x 2)
Clutch
Wet multi-plate, SCAS-equipped
Transmission
5-speed constant mesh
Final drive
Sealed O-ring type chain
All specifications

Chassis

Front suspension
KYB-supplied, inverted, telescopic fork with coil spring, oil damped, and adjustable compression/rebound damping force. Travel: 11.0 in
Rear suspension
KYB-supplied, link type, coil spring, oil damped shock absorber, with adjustable spring preload and compression/rebound damping force. Travel: 11.6 in
Front brakes
Disc brake, single 270 mm diameter stainless steel rotor
Rear brakes
Disc brake, single 240 mm diameter stainless steel rotor
Front tire
80/100-21 M/C (51P), tube type
Rear tire
120/80-18 M/C (62P), tube type
Headlight
Bifunction LED
Tail light
LED

Dimensions and capacities

Length
89.4 in
Width
34.8 in
Height
48.4 in
Wheelbase
58.6 in
Ground clearance
11.8 in
Seat height
36.2 in
Curb weight
333 lb
Fuel tank
2.3 gal

Warranty and service

Factory warranty
12 months, unlimited mileage, limited warranty
Extended coverage
Longer coverage available through Suzuki Extended Protection (SEP)

What comes standard

  • Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.)
  • Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS)
  • Traction control
  • Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS)
  • Suzuki Easy Start System
  • Ride-by-wire electronic throttle

2027 DR-Z4S, from Suzuki’s U.S. site (opens in a new tab) as of October 11, 2026, in US units. Specifications are the manufacturer’s and may change.

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Why buy it from SCM

  • Luke Muncy, Owner
  • Rob Chufo, Chief Operations Officer
  • Chris Evans, General Manager
  • Jose Cruz, Service Manager

We ride, so we understand

Ortega Highway, Angeles Crest, the track and the commute. Ask us about the bike, the gear or the route, and you get an answer from someone who has been there. Meet the team

  • Pickup or delivery

    Pick it up here, set up and test ridden by our techs. Need it delivered? Ask us about delivery options. How it works

Questions riders ask

DR-Z4S or DR-Z4SM?

Same 398cc engine, and both are a hoot. The DR-Z4S is the dual sport, with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels, 11.0 inches of front travel and ABS that can be switched off at the rear or at both wheels. The DR-Z4SM is the supermoto, with 17-inch wheels, sportbike tires, a 310mm front disc and switchable rear ABS.

What's the seat height?

Suzuki lists 36.2 inches for the DR-Z4S and 35.0 inches for the DR-Z4SM. A low-profile seat is available for both through Suzuki Genuine Accessories, and the same range covers a skid plate and handguards.

What riding modes and rider aids do they have?

Both carry the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System: three engine power modes, traction control with 1, 2, Gravel and Off settings, ABS and Easy Start. The DR-Z4S can switch ABS off at the rear or at both wheels, and the DR-Z4SM can switch off rear ABS.

Compare two DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM versions

DR-Z4S, Suzuki studio image
DR-Z4SMSRP $7,999
DR-Z4SM, Suzuki studio image
DR-Z4SMMSRP $7,999

Choose the DR-Z4SM if your playground is pavement. It's the supermoto, with 17-inch wheels, Dunlop Sportmax sport tires and a bigger 310 mm front disc, and it turns every tight back road into a go-kart track.

Choose the DR-Z4S if you want to ride where the pavement ends. The 21-inch front wheel, more suspension travel and 11.8 in of ground clearance make it the trail bike of the two, at the same MSRP.

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Which one fits your riding

The DR-Z4S: The DR-Z4S is the dual sport: commute on it during the week, then point it up a fire road on Saturday. Reviewers found it balanced and easy to manage on dicey downhills and twisty tarmac alike, and the long-travel KYB suspension soaks up the rough stuff.

The DR-Z4SM: The DR-Z4SM is pure fun on the street. It shares the S's engine and frame, but the 17-inch wheels, sticky tires and stronger front brake make it a supermoto that loves tight corners, and the seat sits a little lower.

What the DR-Z4SM adds

Everything in the DR-Z4S, plus:

  • 17-inch wheels with a 120/70R17 front tire, in place of a 21-inch
  • A 310 mm front disc in place of 270 mm
  • A seat 1.2 in lower

The DR-Z4SM against the DR-Z4S

  • Different front brakes
  • −1.2 in seat

7 differences, shown first. Tap an underlined value for the full wording.

Wheel travel (front / rear)
DR-Z4S: 11.0 in / 11.6 in
DR-Z4SM: 10.2 in / 10.9 in
Front brakes
DR-Z4S:
single 270 mm diameter

Disc brake, single 270 mm diameter stainless steel rotor

DR-Z4SM:
single 310 mm diameter

Disc brake, single 310 mm diameter stainless steel rotor

Tires
DR-Z4S:
80/100-21 M/C

80/100-21 M/C (51P), tube type front, 120/80-18 M/C (62P), tube type rear

DR-Z4SM:
120/70R17 M/C

120/70R17 M/C (58H), tube type front, 140/70R17 M/C (66H), tube type rear

Weight
DR-Z4S: 333 lb curb
DR-Z4SM: 340 lb curb
Seat height
DR-Z4S: 36.2 in
DR-Z4SM: 35 in
Ground clearance
DR-Z4S: 11.8 in
DR-Z4SM: 10.2 in
Colors
DR-Z4S:
2 colors

Solid Black, Champion Yellow No. 2 / Solid Special White No. 2

DR-Z4SM:
2 colors

Solid Iron Gray, Sky Gray

From Suzuki’s US pages, read October 13, 2026. “Not listed” means the maker’s US page doesn’t say. MSRP leaves out freight, setup, the $85 doc fee, taxes and registration.

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Tax, license, registration, government fees, any finance charges and any electronic filing fee are extra.

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