Standard Maintenance

Bike2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S
Standard Maintenance Interval6,000km (3,728.23mi)
Break-in Interval800km (497.1mi)
Engine Oil Change Interval6,000km (3,728.23mi)
Initial Valve Check24,000km (14,912.91mi)
Periodic Valve Check24,000km (14,912.91mi)
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Change1.8L (0.476gal.)
More on Engine OilSUZUKI PERFORMANCE 4 MOTOR OIL SAE 10W-40
Idle Speed RPM1,500 +/- 100
Coolant Capacity1.25L (0.33gal.) or at draining
SparksCold: NGK CR9E or DENSO U27ESR-N; Standard: NGK CR8E or DENSO U24ESR-N; Hot: NGK CR7E or DENSO U22ESR-N
Spark Plug Gap0.7 – 0.8mm
Cylinder Compression137.79psi (9.5bar, 950kPa) +/- 0.73psi (0.05bar, 5kPa)
Final DriveType: Chain 520 RK520KZO Final Drive Ratio: 15 / 44
Fork OilLevel: 165mm (6.5″) Capacity: 709cc +
Front Wheel80/100-21 51P
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)18psi (1.24bar, 124.11kPa) / 18psi (1.24bar, 124.11kPa)
Rear Wheel120/90-18 65P
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)22psi (1.52bar, 151.68kPa) / 25psi (1.72bar, 172.37kPa)
Headlight12V 60/55 W Halogen 60W /55W
Taillight12V 21/5W Halogen 21W 5W
Valve ClearanceIN: 0.15mm +/- 0.05mm EX: 0.25mm +/- 0.05mm
Throttle Grip Free Play2 (0.08) – 4mm (0.16″)
Clutch Lever Free Play10 (0.39) – 15mm (0.59″)
Drive Chain Slack40 (1.57) – 50mm (1.97″)
Engine Oil Drain Bolt Torque21N·m (15.49ft·lbf)
Engine Oil Frame Drain Bolt Torque18N·m (13.28ft·lbf)
Front Axle Pinch Bolt Torque18N·m (13.28ft·lbf)
Front Axle Bolt Torque42N·m (30.98ft·lbf)
Front Brake Disc Bolt Torque10N·m (7.38ft·lbf)
Front Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt Torque26N·m (19.18ft·lbf)
Rear Axle Bolt Torque100N·m (73.76ft·lbf)
Rear Brake Disc Bolt Torque10N·m (7.38ft·lbf)
Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt Torque18N·m (13.28ft·lbf)
Driven Sprocket Bolt/Nut Torque30N·m (22.13ft·lbf)