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2026 Suzuki DR-Z400S Solid Black

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2026 Suzuki DR-Z400S Solid Black
The DR-Z400S is the latest version of the motorcycle that is the foundation of the modern DualSport movement. Starting with the DR350S and then again with the DR-Z400S, Suzuki continues to make fun, dependable, and capable motorcycles available to anyone who is ready to take a ride down their favorite off-road trail or ribbon of asphalt.
Riders will be impressed with the amount of torque coming from the 398cc, liquid-cooled powerplant, as well as the crisp handling from the fully adjustable suspension. This ultra-reliable bike is completely street legal, with an electric start and easy-to-use, multi-function LCD instrument panel. Fully black, aluminum EXCEL rims laced with bright stainless-steel spokes are setup to accept rim locks if you want to move to serious DualSport rubber.
True to its Suzuki off-road heritage, the DR-Z400S is available with Champion Yellow body work that is augmented with new blue and silver graphics. Also new are gray and silver graphics on the Solid Black bodywork that makes the DR-Z stand out on the road, on the trail, or even when parked.
Whether you are on the highway or on a twisty forest path, the Suzuki DR-Z400S cannot be beat.
Features may include:
Key Features
- Compact, liquid-cooled, 398cc, single engine produces widespread power
- Electric starting and street-legal lighting
- Narrow and strong chrome-moly frame
- Fully adjustable, off-road capable suspension
- Black, spoke-style wheels with 21- and 18-inch aluminum rims
Engine Features
- A compact design, 398cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine produces strong low-rpm power. Its compact, four-valve cylinder head features large 36mm intake valves and 29mm exhaust valves to help produce broad, tractable power and torque that’s ready for any terrain.
- Simple electric starting via a lightweight starter motor with an automatic mechanical decompression system.
- Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Materials (SCEM) cylinder is durable and lightweight and provides superior heat transfer.
- Digitally-mapped DC-CDI system monitors throttle position/engine rpm and adjusts ignition timing to maintain efficient combustion.
- Forged aluminum piston is 10 percent lighter than a cast piston and receives additional oil-cooling through a crankcase oil jet.
- Fed by a six-liter air box, the Mikuni™ 36mm carburetor incorporates a deceleration enricher circuit to help provide smooth throttle response when accelerating or engine braking.
- The left side body cover has quick-release fasteners for easy access to the air filter.
- The use of a PAIR (air supply) system to the exhaust helps the motorcycle achieve emissions compliance without affecting performance.
- Magnesium-alloy clutch, magneto, and cylinder head covers contribute to the bike’s low weight.
- Thermostatically-controlled cooling fan mounted to the left radiator helps maintain consistent operating temperature.
Transmission Features
- Compact, five-speed transmission utilizes a cable-operated clutch with a separate magnesium outer cover for simplified clutch maintenance.
- Low-maintenance, long-life sealed O-ring type drive chain produces minimal sounds when riding.
Chassis Features
- A narrow frame combines thin chrome-moly steel tubes for exceptional torsional rigidity with minimal weight. The backbone tube, front down tube, and steering head gussets form the dry-sump engine oil tank. A bolt-on aluminum sub-frame helps reduce weight and simplify maintenance.
- Long travel (11.3-inch), 49mm cartridge-style fork has protective rubber boots plus adjustable compression/rebound damping and adjustable spring preload for smooth performance on all types of on- and off-road terrain.
- Rear shock absorber features 11.6 inches of travel, compression damping/preload adjustments, and connects to a lightweight aluminum swingarm through a progressive linkage system.
- Spoke-style 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels with new blacked-out aluminum rims are fitted with dual-purpose tires. The wheels are sized perfectly to accept popular dual sport tires and are set up to accept rim-locks when a more aggressive tread pattern is used.
- Sure stopping power is supplied by a 250mm front disc with a dual-piston caliper and a 220mm rear disc brake with a single-piston caliper.
- Special design mirrors rotate to avoid damage in case of impact.
- A pouch on the rear fender carries the tool kit, owner’s manual, or other cargo.
- Off-road inspired Suzuki Champion Yellow or Solid Black bodywork has daring contrasting graphics.
Electrical Features
- Electric start system provides convenient operation and features a lightweight starter motor and a compact, 6.5-amp, maintenance-free battery.
- Compact digital instrument cluster includes speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer, and stopwatch functions.
- On-road legal lighting includes bright 60/55-watt H4 halogen headlight, compact tail/stoplight, lightweight, rubber-mounted turn signals, and horn.
Additional Features
- Genuine Suzuki Accessories include a low-profile seat, cargo rack, handguard set, and more.
- 12-month limited warranty. Longer coverage periods with other benefits available through Suzuki Extended Protection (SEP).*
Info
Industry
Powersports
Make
Suzuki
Model
DR-Z400S
Trim
Solid Black
Year
2026
MSRP
7199
Category
Motorcycle
Subcategory
Dual Sport
Specs
Engine Type
398cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder, DOHC
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Engine Cooling
liquid-cooled
Drive Train
Chain, RK520KZ0, 112 links
Suspension (Front)
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable damping force
Bore x Stroke
90.0 mm x 62.6 mm (3.54 in. x 2.44 in.)
Engine Disp to Wgt
398cc
Transmission
5-speed constant mesh
Suspension (Rear)
Link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload and damping force
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
10.0 L (2.6 US gal.)
Ground Clearance
300 mm (11.8 in.)
Width
875 mm (34.4 in.)
Weight (Dry)
144 kg (317 lb.)
Front Brake
Disc brake, single rotor
Wheelbase
1485 mm (58.5 in.)
Front Tire
80/100-21 M/C 51P, tube type
Headlight(s)
12V 60/55W (H4)
Ignition/Starter
Electronic ignition (CDI)
Rear Tire
120/90-18 M/C 65P, tube type
Warranty
12-month limited warranty.
Length
2310 mm (90.9 in.)
Rear Brake
Disc brake, single rotor
Seat Height
935 mm (36.8 in.)
Height
1230 mm (48.4 in.)
Fuel System
Mikuni BSR36, single carburetor
Our Showroom and Inventory hub is the starting point for shopping Republic Powersports Austin. We are a franchised powersports dealership in Kyle serving the greater Austin metro, with confirmed franchise relationships for Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, Can-Am, Sea-Doo and Stark Future. Across those franchises, our product categories include motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and UTVs, personal watercraft, dual-sport and enduro motorcycles, and electric dirt bikes. This page helps you understand what you can shop through our Austin location, how to use our live inventory tools, and how the rest of our dealership supports the purchase process.
Inventory changes as units arrive, move between locations, are traded, or are sold. That is why we use our live showroom and inventory pages for current unit-level information instead of publishing fixed counts, VIN totals, model-year quantities, prices, or promises that a particular vehicle will always be available. Start with the live listings, then use our Sales team as the current source for the specific unit, configuration, condition, pricing and availability you are considering.
Shop New Inventory by Confirmed Franchise
Our confirmed Austin franchise lineup gives shoppers several different ways to approach a new powersports purchase. Honda and Suzuki are represented in our motorcycle lineup. Polaris is represented in side-by-side and ORV shopping. Can-Am is represented in side-by-sides and ATVs. Sea-Doo adds personal watercraft to the Austin lineup, and Stark Future adds electric dirt bikes.
Those brand relationships are the foundation of our new-inventory positioning, but the live mix is not fixed. A brand can have several product families, trims and model years in the wider U.S. market, while our Austin availability changes over time. For that reason, we keep this page at the franchise and category level. When you want to see a specific model, color, trim or model year, use our live inventory and brand pages or contact our Sales team for the current listing and status.
Our current site includes dedicated brand pages for Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, Can-Am and Stark Future. Sea-Doo is also part of our Austin franchise lineup. For current Sea-Doo shopping, use our main showroom and live inventory pages so you are working from the inventory information available when you shop.
Confirmed Vehicle Categories
Our showroom focuses on the vehicle categories represented through our Austin location: motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and UTVs, personal watercraft, dual-sport and enduro motorcycles, and electric dirt bikes. Within motorcycles, our lineup supports sport, cruiser and dirt-bike shopping, while dual-sport and enduro motorcycles provide another path for riders who want street-and-trail versatility.
If you already know the type of riding you plan to do, start with the category that matches that use. Motorcycle shoppers can compare street-oriented, sport, cruiser, dirt and dual-purpose options represented within our confirmed franchise relationships. Off-road shoppers can use our ATV and side-by-side category pages to narrow the search before checking the live inventory. Personal-watercraft shoppers can use the main showroom and inventory while the dedicated Sea-Doo hub is being completed. Electric dirt-bike shoppers can use the Stark Future brand experience and the live inventory tools.
We keep this page focused on the categories represented through our Austin location. If a vehicle type is not part of our Austin lineup, we do not present it here as though it is.
New and Pre-Owned Inventory
Our website provides separate ways to browse new and pre-owned inventory. New inventory is tied to the franchises and categories confirmed for our Austin location. Pre-owned inventory is inherently more variable because its mix depends on trades, purchases and units moving through the dealership. We therefore do not publish a permanent brand percentage, new-versus-used split, or fixed description of the pre-owned mix.
For shoppers, the practical difference is straightforward. New inventory should be evaluated through the current franchised lineup and the live unit details available when you shop. Pre-owned inventory should be treated as an active marketplace that can change from one visit to the next. A pre-owned unit that is visible today may not remain available, and a category that appears lightly represented at one moment can change as inventory turns.
Use the New Inventory and Pre-Owned Inventory filters for the current picture. If you do not see the exact fit you want, contact Sales before assuming the live page represents every option that may be available through the Republic Powersports group. Our Austin store participates in a shared inventory pool across three Republic Powersports locations, giving the team a wider internal view than a static Austin page alone can communicate.
How to Browse and Choose the Right Unit
A good vehicle choice starts with use, fit and ownership needs rather than with a model name alone. Begin by deciding whether your priority is street riding, off-road recreation, utility work, trail use, personal watercraft, or electric dirt riding. Then narrow the category and compare the live units that match that purpose. Use current unit pages for model-specific specifications, condition, equipment and pricing, because those details can change and should not be frozen into an evergreen authority page.
If you are comparing several categories, our category pages can help separate the shopping path. Motorcycle, ATV, side-by-side and dirt-bike pages are already part of the approved Austin site structure. Brand pages can then help you focus on a confirmed franchise. When a test ride is appropriate, our site also provides a Schedule a Test Ride resource. Current eligibility, unit availability and appointment details should be confirmed through the dealership for the vehicle you are considering.
The Sales team can also help you compare the practical differences that matter to your purchase, such as vehicle type, intended use, seating needs, terrain, transport considerations and whether you are shopping new or pre-owned. This page does not assign a universal “best” vehicle because the right choice depends on the rider, the use case and the live units available when you shop.
Trade-Ins and the Purchase Process
Trade-ins are part of the Austin shopping process. We publish a Value Your Trade tool as well as a We Buy Bikes resource, allowing you to begin the valuation conversation online. Trade values, timing and final terms depend on the vehicle and the current dealership process, so we do not present a fixed valuation formula or turnaround promise here.
If you are replacing a current vehicle, start the trade-in step early. That gives the dealership a chance to review the information you provide while you are also narrowing your next purchase. A trade may be part of the overall transaction, but its value, eligibility and final treatment depend on the current vehicle and the live dealership process.
For customers who want to begin from home, several confirmed steps are available online: finance pre-approval and trade-in valuation can both be started digitally. You can also call our Sales team at (512) 377-9965 to continue the shopping conversation. We currently confirm online finance pre-approval and trade-in valuation as ways to start from home. For the rest of the transaction, including paperwork and pickup, confirm the current process with Sales. We do not advertise home delivery as a standard service on this page.
Finance, Service, Parts and Current Promotions
The vehicle purchase is connected to the rest of the dealership. If financing is part of your plan, our Finance page provides the dealership’s current financing information, and a separate online pre-approval application is available. Specific credit terms, lender availability, down-payment requirements and approval outcomes are not fixed on this showroom page because they vary by transaction and current program.
Service matters before and after the sale. Our Service Department has its own service page and online scheduling path, so you can review our service resources separately from the inventory decision. Our Parts Department likewise has a dedicated page and a Parts Request form. Keeping those departments connected helps shoppers move from choosing a vehicle to planning ownership support without forcing service or parts claims into the inventory page.
Current incentive information belongs on the dealership’s promotion resources rather than in permanent showroom copy. Manufacturer and dealer programs can change, expire or carry eligibility requirements. Use the current Factory Promotions and promotions pages for live program information, and confirm the terms that apply to the vehicle and transaction you are considering. This keeps the showroom page accurate even when pricing, incentives and finance programs change.
Shopping from Kyle and the Greater Austin Metro
Republic Powersports Austin is located in Kyle and serves the greater Austin metro, including Kyle, Austin, New Braunfels, Spicewood, San Marcos and Bastrop. Our home market is centered on Kyle and the South Austin corridor, and our typical customer travel radius is 40 minutes or less.
That geography shapes the way we organize the showroom: shoppers may be looking for a street motorcycle for Central Texas roads, an ATV or side-by-side for recreation or utility use, a dirt or dual-purpose motorcycle, a Sea-Doo personal watercraft, or an electric dirt bike. The correct starting point is the current category and live inventory that matches your intended use.
When you are ready to move forward, use the live showroom and inventory first, then connect with Sales for the current unit status. From there, use the trade-in, finance, service, parts and promotion resources as needed. This structure keeps the page useful over time: the confirmed brands, categories and dealership relationships remain clear while the dynamic facts that change every day stay where they belong – in the live inventory and current dealership process.
- Showroom
- View Inventory
- New Inventory
- Pre-Owned Inventory
- Staff
- Finance
- Service
- Parts
- Factory Promotions
- Value Your Trade
- We Buy Bikes
- Schedule a Test Ride
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of powersports vehicles can I shop at Republic Powersports Austin?
We represent confirmed Austin franchises across motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and UTVs, personal watercraft, dual-sport and enduro motorcycles, and electric dirt bikes. Our franchised brands are Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, Can-Am, Sea-Doo and Stark Future.
You can begin with the vehicle category that matches how you ride or work, then use our live inventory for the specific units available when you shop.
What is the difference between new and pre-owned inventory on the site?
New inventory is organized around our confirmed Austin franchises, while pre-owned inventory can change as vehicles are traded, purchased or sold. We do not publish a fixed new-versus-pre-owned percentage because the mix is dynamic.
Use the live New and Pre-Owned inventory filters for the current mix instead of relying on a static inventory description.
Does Republic Powersports Austin accept trade-ins?
Yes. We publish a Value Your Trade tool and a We Buy Bikes resource so you can begin the trade-in or purchase conversation online.
You can submit information about your current vehicle while you are narrowing your next purchase, then confirm the current valuation and transaction details with our team.
Why does powersports inventory availability change?
Inventory changes as vehicles arrive, move through the Republic Powersports inventory pool, are traded or are sold. That is why we keep specific unit details on the live inventory pages instead of fixing counts or availability claims in permanent showroom content.
Check the live listing or contact Sales before making plans around a particular unit, model year, configuration or price.
Can I complete a Republic Powersports Austin purchase remotely?
You can start finance pre-approval and trade-in valuation online, and you can continue the shopping conversation with our Sales team by phone. For the rest of the transaction, including paperwork and pickup, contact Sales for the current process. We do not advertise home delivery as a standard service here.
Start the available online steps from home, then confirm the current completion, paperwork and pickup process with Sales for your transaction.
How does financing connect to an inventory purchase?
Our Finance page provides current financing information, and we publish a separate online pre-approval application. Specific rates, terms, lender availability and approval outcomes depend on the current transaction and program.
You can begin the financing step while you shop without treating a changing rate, term or incentive as a permanent promise on the showroom page.
How should I choose the right motorcycle, ATV, side-by-side, personal watercraft or dirt bike?
Start with your intended use, then narrow by category, brand and the live units available. Consider where you plan to ride, whether the vehicle is for recreation or utility use, seating needs, terrain, transport needs and whether you prefer new or pre-owned.
Use our category and brand pages to narrow the field, then work with Sales on the current unit that best matches your needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all recommendation.