Suzuki GB has announced pricing for its DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM models, both of which will come with an OTR price of £7999.
Unveiled at last year’s EICMA, both bikes feature a new 398cc single-cylinder engine and a twin-spar steel frame, accompanied by a separate, bolt-on, aluminium subframe and swingarm. The DR-Z4S comes with 21in and 18in spoked wheels and long-travel suspension from KYB, which offers 280mm of fork travel, 296mm of rear wheel travel, and 300mm of ground clearance. The SM is equipped with 17in wheels and has 260mm of front suspension travel and 277mm of rear wheel travel.
When the bikes arrive in dealerships at the end of the summer, buyers will benefit from Suzuki’s standard three-year warranty and can enjoy an extended seven-year service activated warranty if they have their DR-Z serviced at an authorised Suzuki dealership.
Suzuki GB’s head of motorcycles, Jonathan Martin, said: “These may be spiritual successors to the DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM. They take everything that made those bikes popular – such as their robustness and reliability – and build on that foundation and reputation with a brand-new chassis and a new version of our 400cc single cylinder engine.
“Delivering superior levels of performance in their respective categories was our aim; for instance, ensuring the DR-Z4S is equipped with a suspension package that can take on the roughest of trails and will perform for an experienced rider off-road, while also remaining friendly for a newer rider. The engine capacity remains the same as that of the previous DR-Z models, but cumulative torque has been improved, resulting in a linear throttle response and predictable power delivery. This is particularly important for negotiating tougher trails or accelerating out of corners on the track.
“We’re looking forward to seeing the new bikes in dealerships, and we’re sure buyers and those taking a test ride will feel the high quality and impressive performance, but also our commitment to providing value.”