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Suzuki DR-Z 400 E - [2003]
This edition of the Suzuki DR-Z 400 E is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Mat Mladin Replica and the 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Suzuki DR-Z 400 has a 398cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 2003 DR-Z 400 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the DR-Z 400's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DR-Z 400 E in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 398cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 39.7 bhp (29 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 28.7 lb-ft (39.0 Nm) @ 6600 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki DR-Z 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1992 Honda CB 750 F2 Seven Fifty has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400 E.
The 2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400 E has a Power to weight ratio of 285.6 bhp per ton and 207.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 DR-Z 400 competing with the 1992 Honda CB 750 F2 Seven Fifty [310.6 bhp\ton] and the 2000 Honda CB 750 F2 Seven Fifty [310.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki DR-Z 400 generating around 207.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Yamaha IT 250 Single Cylinder [232.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 1999 Yamaha YZF-600 R Thundercat [231.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.2 secs, this makes the Suzuki DR-Z 400 E similar in acceleration to the 2008 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic (12.9 secs) and the 2006 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic (12.9 secs). This Suzuki DR-Z 400 E also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400 E and the 1987 Norton Classic Rotary
When talking about the performance of the 2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400 E on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1987 Norton Classic Rotary (0 secs) and the 2022 Honda NT 1100 Manual (0 secs).
The 2003 version of the Suzuki DR-Z 400 E has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2003 DR-Z 400 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400 E then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom XT Adventure
Engine Capacity: 1037 cc
Top Speed: 140 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.1 secs @ 112 mph
