Suzuki has launched its first true sports ATV, the QuadSport Z400.

The new sporty all-terrain four-wheeler combines exciting performance, looks and ability, with an amazing level of user-friendliness.

“Sports ATVs are enormously popular in America and we believe the market for them is set to explode in Australia,” Perry Morison, Suzuki Australia’s General Manager for Motorcycles, said.

“Suzuki has developed the new QuadSport Z400 specifically for the sports and recreation market, and there’s no doubt it sets a new benchmark for the category.”

“Its great looks and performance further underline Suzuki’s push into the ATV market, which has already seen the recent Australian launch of the Vinson 500, Eiger 400 and Ozark 250 models.”

Uniquely styled, the QuadSport features a sharp, pointed nose, twin air intakes and high-mounted, deeply flared fenders, with colour and graphics inspired by the Suzuki RM series motocrossers.

In a first for ATVs, dual vertically stacked multi-reflector halogen headlights are featured, adding to its aggressive appearance and enhancing visibility.

Based on the powerplant of the versatile Suzuki DR-Z400 motorcycle, the QuadSport’s engine is a powerful 398cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled four-valve engine with a DOHC valvetrain. 

Riders can access this tractable, responsive power and flat torque curve through a five-speed manual transmission using a multi-plate type clutch. Reverse gear can be engaged with a handy selector knob.

User-friendliness is also apparent in the convenient parking feature that allows the rear brake to be set using a control on the left handlebar. 

Rider comfort is another feature of this sporty Suzuki ATV - a counterbalancer shaft suppresses engine vibrations, while independent double-wishbone front suspension with preload adjustable coil-over shocks give a long 210mm of wheel travel.

Meanwhile the aluminium-alloy swingarm rear suspension features a single, fully adjustable piggyback-reservoir shocker which also allows for exceptional wheel travel of 231mm.  

The durable, light, high tensile steel frame combines high rigidity and sufficient flex to provide the versatile Suzuki ATV with optimum handling performance. This is aided by the QuadSport’s low centre of gravity. 

The race-proven Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) coats the aluminium-alloy cylinder, minimizing its weight, and allowing for superior heat transfer. The forged aluminium-alloy piston is strong, yet also lightweight.

The QuadSport Z400 uses powerful dual hydraulic front disc brakes with a single hydraulic disc brake at the rear to pull up its ultra-low 169kg dry weight.

The Suzuki LT-Z400K3 QuadSport is now available in Champion Yellow No.2 and comes with a standard 6-month warranty. It has a suggested retail price of $11,390 including GST.

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Garry Nash or Mitchell Adam
Media Relations - Suzuki Motorcycles
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