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DR-Z400SM

The DR-Z400SM is the most accessible purpose-built supermoto in the US — a 398cc liquid-cooled single in a 322-lb chassis with 17-inch street wheels and an inverted fork that delivers the direct, unfiltered supermoto experience. The carbureted engine requires choke for cold starts and seasonal jetting in extreme climates; this is a bike that rewards mechanically inclined owners.

CategorySupermoto
Used range$4,500–$6,500
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398cc single
Engine
322 lbs
Weight
35 in
Seat
$7,899
MSRP
Used range$4,500–$6,500

Too few clean used examples are moving yet to price this one confidently.

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Rider fit

Best-use signals

Beginner4/10
Commuting7/10
Touring2/10
Off-road4/10
Two-up1/10
Sport7/10

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Known strengths

  • Proven, bulletproof 398cc liquid-cooled single with decades of reliability data
  • Lowest-priced supermoto in the US market at $7,899
  • 47mm inverted fork and 300mm front brake provide capable supermoto handling

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Common issues

  • Carbureted (Mikuni BSR36) rather than fuel-injected, requiring choke and potential cold-start fuss
  • 5-speed transmission leaves a gap between around-town and freeway cruising
  • Essentially unchanged since 2005; lacks modern rider aids like ABS or traction control

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Maintenance notes

  • Valve clearance check recommended every 15,000 miles
  • Carburetor cleaning may be needed if bike sits unused for extended periods

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  • 2024
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    The DR-Z400SM is the most accessible purpose-built supermoto in the US — a 398cc liquid-cooled single in a 322-lb chassis with 17-inch street wheels and an inverted fork that delivers the direct, unfiltered supermoto experience. The carbureted engine requires choke for cold starts and seasonal jetting in extreme climates; this is a bike that rewards mechanically inclined owners.

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Last checked May 24, 2026 through MANUAL.

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supermoto motorcycle with 398cc single.