Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Suzuki DR-Z400S?
Carfocal currently has 2 published DR-Z400S reports, covering 2024 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400S presents as a capable dual-sport motorcycle with a generally good public reliability rating.
Published year coverage: 2024, 2025.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z400S reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Suzuki DR-Z400S. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 suzuki dr-z400s presents as a capable dual-sport motorcycle with a generally good public reliability rating. and the 2025 suzuki dr-z400s offers a solid value proposition for riders seeking a capable dual-sport. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
2 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Suzuki DR-Z400S?
Across Carfocal's published DR-Z400S guides, recurring problem areas include Brake System, Clutch System, and Chain and Sprockets. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake System, Clutch System, and Chain and Sprockets.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 2
- Years tracked
- 2
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints