Suzuki’s New Street Slicer: The 2025 DR-Z4SM is Here!
Folks, put down the wrench and grab your helmet because the wait is officially over. Suzuki has finally updated the legendary DR-Z platform, and the 2025 DR-Z4SM is arriving to prove that you don’t need a liter-bike to have a literal blast. If you’ve ever wanted the upright, “go-anywhere” feel of a dirt bike but with the sticky-tire confidence to carve up the asphalt of Austin or canyon-dance through the Rockies, this street-legal supermoto is calling your name.
This isn’t just a dual-sport with a costume change. While it shares the DNA of its dirt-focused sibling, the 4SM rolls on 17-inch spoked aluminum wheels wrapped in high-performance Dunlop Sport Max Q5A rubber. Suzuki also tweaked the ergonomics, moving the handlebars slightly forward and the footpegs a hair rearward, creating a cockpit that says “let’s get aggressive” while still being comfortable enough for a run to the local taco stand.
Under the hood—well, under the tank—lies the heart of the beast: a 398cc liquid-cooled, DOHC single-cylinder engine. Before you start complaining about the 5-speed gearbox, let’s be real: this thumper is so torque-heavy and versatile that it doesn’t need an extra gear to keep you grinning. In fact, with a smaller rear sprocket than the dual-sport version, you can expect this little goat to top out near 100 mph.
Whether you’re commuting through urban gridlock or sliding around a weekend kart track, the 2025 DR-Z4SM is a masterclass in “fun-per-mile.” It’s a quality, Japan-made machine that reminds us why we fell in love with two wheels in the first place.
2025 Suzuki DR-Z4SM Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
| Engine | 398cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, single-cylinder |
| Horsepower | Approx. 30–35 hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 43mm KYB inverted fork; adj. rebound & compression; ~10-in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Linkage-type KYB shock; adj. preload, rebound, & high/low-speed compression |
| Front Brake | Single oversized disc, Nissin axial-mount caliper, Switchable ABS |
| Rear Brake | 240mm disc, Nissin axial-mount caliper, Switchable ABS |
| Wheels/Tires | 17-in Spoked Aluminum / Dunlop Sport Max Q5A |
| Curb Weight | 340 lbs (Fully fueled) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.3 gal |
| U.S. MSRP | $9,000 |
| Warranty | 12-month limited warranty (Suzuki Extended Protection available) |
