The Suzuki DR-Z4S weighs 151kg wet, has a seat height of 920mm and 300mm of ground clearance, and makes 38hp. Expect about 65 mpg, for a range of around 125 miles from its 8.7-litre tank.
10/10
Holloway Green Lane Score
A genuinely excellent, modernised all-rounder for green laning, light, capable and well-equipped, with a seat height that will catch out shorter riders. Rider ability, terrain, weather and tyre choice still move the real answer more than the bike alone does.
Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.
Beginner friendliness
4/5
Road usability
1/5
Technical off-road capability
5/5
Green-lane suitability
5/5
Full specs
Price (new, OTR)£7,999
Engine398cc
Power38hp
Torque37Nm
Weight (wet)151kg
Seat height920mm
Fuel tank8.7L
Real-world range~125 mi
Economy~65 mpg
Wheels (f/r)21" / 18"
Ground clearance300mm
Suspension travel (f/r)280mm / 296mm
ABSYes
Traction controlYes
Ride modesNo
Service interval12,000 miles
Licence requiredA2
Stock tyre sizes (f/r)80/100-21 / 120/80-18
Stock tyresIRC GP-400
Where the Suzuki DR-Z4S sits
Wet weight against ground clearance for every bike in the finder that publishes both. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit. Tap a dot to open that bike.
Figures are manufacturer claims. Clearance is measured differently by different makers, so treat small gaps as a draw.
Will your feet reach?
The Suzuki DR-Z4S has a 920mm seat. Enter your inside leg for a rough idea of how much foot you'll get down when stopped.
A rough guide only. A wide seat needs more leg than a narrow one, the suspension settles 20 to 40mm under you, and boots add a little. Many bikes offer a low seat or lowering link. Sit on one before you buy.
Range against similar bikes
Real-world range from tank size and typical economy, against the bikes closest to it in weight and type. Out on the lanes, fuel stops are often further apart than on a road ride.
Range only. Hard off-road riding and headwinds use more fuel, so plan fuel stops with margin.
Tyres that fit the Suzuki DR-Z4S
It runs a 80/100-21 front and a 120/80-18 rear, on IRC GP-400 from the factory. 15 tyres in our Tyre Finder are made in at least one of those sizes, ranked by green lane score.
Sizes are for the standard UK model and can change between model years. Check the size on your own tyre sidewall, and ask your dealer before fitting a different size. Our size lists come from maker and retailer listings and can miss sizes, so a tyre shown for one end may still be made in your other size. Check the maker's size chart.
Owners describe the modernized DR-Z4S as the dual-sport upgrade riders waited decades for. Riders report that the new ride-by-wire fuel injection and engine eliminate cold-start issues, delivering crisp, linear low-end tractor pull. Combined with 280/296mm KYB suspension and switchable traction control in a 151kg package, owners rate it as one of the most complete all-round green laners available.
Pros for green laning
Modern fuel injection and electronics: upgraded with ride-by-wire EFI and Suzuki Traction Control with a dedicated Gravel mode, plus switchable rear/dual ABS.
Competition-level KYB suspension: long-travel, fully adjustable suspension (280mm front / 296mm rear) and 300mm ground clearance handle hard hits and washouts easily.
Punchy 398cc single: delivers 38hp and 37Nm with crisp low-end throttle response, tractor-pulling through deep mud without bogging down.
True dual-sport weight: at 151kg wet, it maintains the agile, flickable trail characteristics essential for technical UK single-track and ruts.
Cons and limitations
Tall 920mm seat height: high perch can make footing on uneven, slippery cambers intimidating for shorter riders.
Small 8.7-litre fuel tank: real-world range is roughly 120-130 miles, requiring regular fuel stops on long cross-country trail days.
5-speed transmission: retains a 5-speed gearbox, meaning highway transit sections at 70mph cause high engine revs and vibration.
Minimalist instrumentation: basic LCD dash provides essential data but lacks extensive touring information or integrated navigation mounting.
Based on manufacturer specifications and independent motorcycle press reviews.
Remember: a rank here assumes reasonable stock tyres and a competent rider in decent conditions. The right tyres, or the wrong weather, can move a lane from easy to genuinely hard regardless of what bike you're on. Check a lane's own difficulty and hazards on the map before you go, don't rely on a bike score alone.
Find where to actually ride it
Browse legal green lanes and byways across England and Wales, filtered by difficulty, on Holloway's map.
