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Suzuki Australia has launched its top-selling DR-Z400SM and DR-Z400E with updated colour schemes including for the 2018 model year.

The 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM is now on sale boasting an all-new Solid Black colour scheme, with gold anodised Excel wheel rims.

A street and learner legal bike for serious dirt bike enthusiasts on pavement roads, it’s not uncommon for DR-Z400SM riders to be seen blasting down gravel fire tracks or their favourite twisty mountain roads.

Powered by a 398cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine that provides strong low-rpm torque and crisp throttle response for any of these occasions. 49mm Showa inverted front forks derived from the RM-Z motocross range makes for extra-smooth suspension action. Compression damping force is 21-way adjustable and rebound damping force is 19-way adjustable.

The progressive linkage rear shock absorber features fully adjustable spring pre-load, 20-way compression and 19-way rebound damping adjustability. The stylish tapered aluminium-alloy swingarm ensures precise rear wheel control.

A massive 310mm floating type front disc brake – the same size used on the GSX-R1000 – and 240mm rear disc brake provide serious stopping power. Top-shelf Renthal tapered aluminium Fatbar handlebars, blue anodised Excel rims and front and rear axle sliders complete the package.

The 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM is available now for a recommended retail ride away price of $9990 and is backed by Suzuki’s 12-month, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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In addition, the MY18 Suzuki DR-Z400E is available from dealerships also boasting a fresh new look and unchanged pricing. Unifying Suzuki’s off-road motorcycle branding, it has now adopted yellow with blue accent styling inspired by the factory grand prix machine. Also a welcome addition for MY18 is the anodised black rims which perfectly complement the DR-Z’s sleek new styling.

Originally introduced in 1999 and becoming an Aussie bush icon with over 18,000 sold the DR-Z400E is a bike unlike any other currently available. Year after year it continues to be one of the top choices by trail riders looking for a capable enduro weapon without the costly and time consuming maintenance schedules.

Powered by a 398cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve, single cylinder, four-stroke engine with electric starting that produces broad, tractable power and torque, making obstacles such as long hill climbs a breeze. The air-filter can be easily accessed without tools, grease nipples are featured on the swingarm pivot and linkage bearings for easy maintenance.

An easy to read multi-function digital instrument includes speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters with both addition and subtraction functions, clock and stopwatch with subtraction capability. Recommended retail price of $8990 ride away remains unchanged for MY18.

For further information on the Suzuki DR-Z400 models, interested customers should visit their local Suzuki dealer, who can be found through the Dealer Locator on www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au.