Not long after its debut in 2000, the DR-Z400S became a popular sight far and wide—both in the dirt and on the road. Willing and able to tackle everything from vet motocross tracks to freeways, this Suzuki proved capable across different riding types and terrain, making it an ideal machine of choice for dual sport enthusiasts who live (and ride motorcycles) by the famous line in William Cowper’s poem, The Task, that “Variety’s the very spice of life.”
No longer compliant with the latest regulations in some countries, the DR-Z400S had to be updated to satisfy the demands of today’s market such as Euro 5 emissions standards, OBD II requirements, and regulations pertaining to brake systems and noise. Suzuki answered the call and created the DR-Z4S—a more modern version of the well-loved DR-Z400S. We’ve yet to ride the DR-Z4S, and while we await the opportunity to do so, we’ve compiled some technical information about it with corresponding photos here.