The sub frame was round, now it’s square. Suzuki also made a few structural changes in the frame and sub frame tubing. This is done by widening the A-arms a half inch on each side. Other changes to the chassis include an inch wider stance in the front. This gives you a more secure feel on the machine. Suzuki also widened the foot pegs to LTR standards. Also we found that our riding position was more relaxed as well, thus making it more comfortable to ride for long periods of time. The ‘09 felt sportier and easier to ride, which made carving the trails a lot more fun than the older version. We were able to compare the new with the old one. This gives the rider a totally different feel than they got with the old Z.
The foot pegs have been lowered 5mm and moved back 2mm, while the handlebars have been moved forward 10mm and lower 5mm. They also made some ergonomic changes to aid in better handling and comfort. It’s great for positioning your body perfectly and comfortably for high-speed cornering. We’re big fans of the T-shaped seat, not just for its sharp looks either. They also included the T-shaped seat Suzuki is known for. Suzuki looked no further than their sexy LT-R450 racer and incorporated the fenders and all the details right down to the head light from the 450. Here’s what we have to say about the all new Z400…įirst they started off by overhauling the styling and over all look of the machine. With that said, Suzuki decided to have us come out to test their new and improved 2009 Z400 at Vessel’s Stallion Ranch in Sunny Southern California. But with the recent updates that Suzuki has made to their strong-running, fun little Z400 - it’s clearly still capable of all the sport performance recreational riding you can throw at it. It’s obvious, even with Gust’s incredible 2004 season, the Z400 isn’t the race machine of choice anymore. He won the championship with 8 overall wins, 12 podiums and won by a massive 110 point lead!įast forward to today and every manufacture is on board the ATV race scene with impressive 450cc race machines. In the end Gust and his Z400 annihilated the 450cc competition.
#SUZUKI LTZ 400 SPECS FULL#
With gates full of Yamaha YFZs and Honda 450Rs Gust certainly had his hands full.
#SUZUKI LTZ 400 SPECS PRO#
In 2004 the new Pro Production class merged with the old Pro class. In fact Doug Gust proved that the Z400, with a little aftermarket help, was more than track worthy by winning the first Pro Production Grand National Championship in 2003.
As good as the Z400 performed on the trail it did better on the track. Soon after this the KFX400 and DVX400 were born. The mighty Z400 was such a great machine Kawasaki and Arctic Cat worked a deal with Suzuki which allowed them to use the same design and technology for their new sport 400s. With a peppy liquid cooled engine, excellent handling characteristics and styling ahead of its time, the Z400 became a huge hit for Suzuki. With its only competition being the Honda TRX400EX and the Yamaha Warrior 350, it was instantly considered a class leader.
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