| Attribute | Suzuki DR-Z400SM 2008 × | Honda CB 400 SS × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2002 |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | Suzuki DR-Z400SM | Honda CB 400 SS |
| Category | Super motard | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. MikuniT BSR36 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 398 | 397 |
| Power (kw) | - | 21.2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 31 |
| Bore (mm) | 90 | 85 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.6 | 70 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Digital/DC-CDI | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, oil-damped, adjustable compression and rebound damping | - |
| Rear suspension | Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake |
| Frame type | Http | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 100/90-19 M/C 57S |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 110/90-18 M/C 61S |
| Other | ||
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,460 | 1,405 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 134 | 139 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1525 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,200 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,225 | 2,165 |
| Overall width (mm) | 855 | 780 |
| Seat height (mm) | 890 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 260 | 160 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 10 | 11 |