Suzuki has revealed pricing and availability for its new DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM models.
The dual-purpose DR-Z4S trail bike and its DR-Z4SM supermoto stablemate are both £7,999 and will start arriving in September.
Dave Willis said: “We’ve had lots of interest and taken a number of pre-orders with the trail bike version being the more popular choice.
“We’ve been eagerly anticipating the UK launch as much as anyone else. We know they’re going to be fantastic bikes.
“I wish I’d never sold the original model I had 20 years ago.”
The spiritual successors to the robust, reliable DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM use a new 398cc single-cylinder engine and share a new twin-spar steel frame with separate, bolt-on aluminium subframe and aluminium swingarm.
The DR-Z, made in Japan, is one of the lightest models in its class at 151kg for the 4S and 154kg for the 4SM.
They’re also among the most powerful in class with maximum power of 38PS at 8,000rpm and peak torque of 37Nm at 6,500rpm.
The DR-Z4S sports 21in and 18in spoked wheels and long-travel KYB suspension. It has 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 rear wheel travel.
An electronics package comprises three power modes and two standard traction control modes, a tailored off-road traction control setting, plus the ability to disengage the system entirely. There’s also the ability to disengage the ABS at the rear or at both ends on the 4S, for more control off-road, and at the rear of the 4SM.
Both models channel RM-Z-inspired styling, with the DR-Z4S available in Suzuki’s trademark off-road yellow as well as dark grey, while the 4SM comes in white and a new blue/grey livery, dubbed Sky Grey.
When the motorbikes arrive in dealerships in September, buyers will benefit from Suzuki’s standard three-year warranty and its extended seven-year service-activated warranty if serviced at an authorised Suzuki dealership.
Suzuki GB’s head of motorcycles Jonathan Martin said: “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 is the same capacity as the previous DR-Z models but torque is improved to give a linear throttle response and predictable power delivery, important for negotiating tougher trails or picking up the throttle out of corners on the track.
A range of genuine accessories is available for both models.
Find out more about the Suzuki DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM at:
orwell.co.uk/suzuki/new-suzuki-motorcycle-range/adventure-and-dual-sport/dr-z4s
orwell.co.uk/suzuki/new-suzuki-motorcycle-range/street/dr-z4sm
