Suzuki ATV Buyer's Guide

Suzuki can proudly claim to have set the sport market alight when it released its extremely popular Z400 in early '03. Well, the critically acclaimed sport machine is set to make its return this year and is joined by yet another "big" release from Suzuki. Yes, Suzuki now has its own entry in the big-bore 4x4 category, with its new Twin Peaks 700 V-Twin. An additional standout in Suzuki's line is its all-new Z250 (winner of our 250cc shootout [Aug. '03]). This diminutive entry-level sport bike is based on the highly capable Ozark 250 package. Although Suzuki has only 13 machines in its lineup, the adage "quality over quantity" certainly applies here. Overall, this year is shaping up to be one of Suzuki's strongest!

2004 Models
Twin Peaks 700 4x4	Vinson 500 4x4 Automatic
Eiger 400 2x4 & 4x4 Manual/Automatic	Quadsport Z400
Quadsport Z250	Ozark 250
Quadsport 160	Quadsport {{{80}}}
Quadsport 50

	Suzuki
Twin Peaks 700 4x4
Retail Price:	$7099
Engine
Type:	Four-stroke, V-twin SOHC
Displacement:	697cc
Bore x Stroke:	82x66mm
Cooling:	Liquid-cooled
Carburetion:	Dual Keihin CVKR 32mm
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Oil Capacity:	2.2 qt
Starting:	Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System:	2x4/4x4
Transmission:	Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking
Front-Wheel-Drive:	Shaft
Rear-Wheel-Drive:	Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	MacPherson strut/6.7 in.
Rear:	Swingarm/7.2 in.
Tires
Front:	25x8-12
Rear:	25x10-12
Brakes
Front:	Dual hydraulic discs
Rear:	Sealed disc
Parking:	Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	51.0 in.
Claimed Dry Weight:	602 lb
Ground Clearance:	7.6 in.
Length/Width/Height:	84.8/46.1/45.3 in.
Seat Height:	33.7 in.
Fuel Capacity:	4.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity:	88/176 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity:	NA/1250 lb
Electrical
Taillight:	Yes
Headlight:	Dual 45-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet:	Cigarette-style at base of handlebar, trailer-type connector at rear
Alternator:	NA
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge:	Yes
Speedometer:	Yes
Odometer:	Yes
Hourmeter:	Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter:	Yes
High Beam Indicator:	NA
Neutral/Reverse Light:	Yes
High-Temperature Light:	Yes
Colors:	Yellow, blue

	Suzuki
Vinson 500 4x4 Automatic
Retail Price:	$6599; Advantage camo, $6699
Engine
Type:	Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement:	493cc
Bore x Stroke:	87.5x82mm
Cooling:	Liquid-cooled
Carburetion:	Keihin CVK 36mm
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Oil Capacity:	5.7 qt
Starting:	Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System:	2x4/4x4
Transmission:	Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking
Front-Wheel-Drive:	Shaft
Rear-Wheel-Drive:	Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	Dual A-arms, independent/7.1 in.
Rear:	Swingarm/7.9 in.
Tires
Front:	25x8-12
Rear:	25x10-12
Brakes
Front:	Dual hydraulic discs
Rear:	Hydraulic disc
Parking:	Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	50.0 in.
Claimed Dry Weight:	604 lb
Ground Clearance:	9.8 in.
Length/Width/Height:	82.5/46.1/47.2 in.
Seat Height:	33.9 in.
Fuel Capacity:	5.0 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity:	NA/Auto: 66/132 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity:	NA/992 lb
Electrical
Taillight:	Yes
Headlight:	Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet:	Cigarette-style
Alternator:	325 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge:	Yes
Speedometer:	Yes
Odometer:	Yes
Hourmeter:	Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter:	Yes, dual
High Beam Indicator:	Yes
Neutral/Reverse Light:	Yes
High-Temperature Light:	Yes
Colors:	Black, Advantage Max-4 HD Camouflage

	Suzuki
Eiger 400 2x4 & 4x4 Manual/Automatic
Retail Price:	2x4 manual, $4349; 2x4 automatic, $4499; 4x4 manual, $5149; 4x4 automatic, $5299; Advantage camo, $5499
Engine
Type:	Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement:	376cc
Bore x Stroke:	82x71.2mm
Cooling:	Air/oil-cooled
Carburetion:	Keihin CVK 32mm
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Oil Capacity:	6.6 qt
Starting:	Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System:	2x4 & 2x4/4x4
Transmission:	5-speed belt-drive auto clutch with high/low range, reverse/Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking
Front-Wheel-Drive:	NA/Shaft
Rear-Wheel-Drive:	Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	Dual A-arms, independent/6.7 in.
Rear:	Swingarm/6.7 in.
Tires
Front:	25x8-12
Rear:	25x10-12
Brakes
Front:	Dual hydraulic discs
Rear:	Mechanical drum
Parking:	Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	50.0 in.
Claimed Dry Weight:	542 lb manual/555 lb auto & 577 lb manual/590 lb auto
Ground Clearance:	9.3 in.
Length/Width/Height:	85.6/45.1/47.2 in.
Seat Height:	32.7 in.
Fuel Capacity:	4.0 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity:	66/132 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity:	NA/992 lb
Electrical
Taillight:	Yes
Headlight:	Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet:	Cigarette-style
Alternator:	220 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge:	Yes
Speedometer:	Yes
Odometer:	Yes
Hourmeter:	NA
Tripmeter:	Yes
High Beam Indicator:	Yes
Neutral/Reverse Light:	Yes
High-Temperature Light:	Yes
Colors:	Green, Champion yellow/4x4 also in red, Advantage Max-4 HD Camouflage

	Suzuki
QuadSport Z400
Retail Price:	$5699
Engine
Type:	Single-cylinder, four-stroke DOHC
Displacement:	398cc
Bore x Stroke:	90x62.6mm
Cooling:	Liquid-cooled
Carburetion:	Mikuni BSR 36mm
Lubrication:	Dry sump
Oil Capacity:	2.2 qt
Starting:	Electric
Drivetrain
Drive System:	2x4
Transmission:	5-speed manual clutch with reverse
Front-Wheel-Drive:	NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive:	Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	Dual A-arms, independent/8.5 in.
Rear:	Swingarm/9.1 in.
Tires
Front:	22x7-10
Rear:	25x10-9
Brakes
Front:	Dual hydraulic discs
Rear:	Hydraulic disc
Parking:	Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	49.0 in.
Claimed Dry Weight:	373 lb
Ground Clearance:	10.4 in.
Length/Width/Height:	72.0/45.9/45.7 in.
Seat Height:	31.9 in.
Fuel Capacity:	2.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity:	NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity:	NA
Electrical
Taillight:	Yes
Headlight:	Dual 30-watt
DC Outlet:	NA
Alternator:	NA
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge:	NA
Speedometer:	NA
Odometer:	NA
Hourmeter:	NA
Tripmeter:	NA
High Beam Indicator:	NA
Neutral/Reverse Light:	Yes
High-Temperature Light:	Yes
Colors:	White, yellow

	Suzuki
QuadSport Z250
Retail Price:	$3899
Engine
Type:	Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement:	246cc
Bore x Stroke:	66x72mm
Cooling:	Air-cooled
Carburetion:	Mikuni BSR 39mm
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Oil Capacity:	2.4 qt
Starting:	Electric
Drivetrain
Drive System:	2x4
Transmission:	5-speed manual clutch with reverse
Front-Wheel-Drive:	NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive:	Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	Dual A-arms, independent/6.3 in.
Rear:	Swingarm/6.7 in.
Tires
Front:	22x7-10
Rear:	20x10-9
Brakes
Front:	Dual hydraulic discs
Rear:	Mechanical drum
Parking:	Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	44.7 in.
Claimed Dry Weight:	365 lb
Ground Clearance:	9.1 in.
Length/Width/Height:	67.7/42.1/42.9 in.
Seat Height:	31.9 in.
Fuel Capacity:	2.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity:	NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity:	NA
Electrical
Taillight:	Yes
Headlight:	40-watt high/ low beam
DC Outlet:	No
Alternator:	150 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge:	NA
Speedometer:	NA
Odometer:	NA
Hourmeter:	NA
Tripmeter:	NA
High Beam Indicator:	NA
Neutral/Reverse Light:	Yes
High-Temperature Light:	NA
Colors:	White, yellow

	Suzuki
Ozark 250
Retail Price:	$3499
Engine
Type:	Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement:	246cc
Bore x Stroke:	66x72mm
Cooling:	Air-cooled
Carburetion:	Mikuni BS 29mm
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Oil Capacity:	2.4 qt
Starting:	Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System:	2x4
Transmission:	5-speed auto clutch with reverse
Front-Wheel-Drive:	NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive:	Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	Dual A-arms, independent/5.5 in.
Rear:	Swingarm/5.5 in.
Tires
Front:	22x7-11
Rear:	22x10-9
Brakes
Front:	Dual hydraulic discs
Rear:	Mechanical drum
Parking:	Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	44.9 in.
Claimed Dry Weight:	403 lb
Ground Clearance:	8.3 in.
Length/Width/Height:	70.9/41.1/42.1 in.
Seat Height:	30.9 in.
Fuel Capacity:	2.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity:	44/66 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity:	NA
Electrical
Taillight:	Yes
Headlight:	Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet:	Yes
Alternator:	170 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge:	NA
Speedometer:	Yes
Odometer:	Yes
Hourmeter:	NA
Tripmeter:	Yes
High Beam Indicator:	NA
Neutral/Reverse Light:	Yes
High-Temperature Light:	NA
Colors:	Green, red, yellow

	Suzuki
QuadSport 160
Retail Price:	$2799
Engine
Type:	Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement:	158cc
Bore x Stroke:	58x60mm
Cooling:	Air-cooled
Carburetion:	Mikuni VM 20mm (CA: BS 26mm)
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Oil Capacity:	1.8 qt
Starting:	Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System:	2x4
Transmission:	5-speed auto clutch with reverse
Front-Wheel-Drive:	NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive:	Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	Single A-arm, independent/3.3 in.
Rear:	Swingarm/3.7 in.
Tires
Front:	20x7-8
Rear:	22x10-8
Brakes
Front:	Dual mechanical drums
Rear:	Mechanical drum
Parking:	Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	42.1 in.
Claimed Dry Weight:	341 lb
Ground Clearance:	5.3 in.
Length/Width/Height:	63.4/38.8/39.4 in.
Seat Height:	28.5 in.
Fuel Capacity:	2.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity:	NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity:	NA
Electrical
Taillight:	Yes
Headlight:	45-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet:	Yes
Alternator:	NA
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge:	NA
Speedometer:	Yes
Odometer:	Yes
Hourmeter:	NA
Tripmeter:	Yes
High Beam Indicator:	NA
Neutral/Reverse Light:	Yes
High-Temperature Light:	NA
Color:	Yellow

	Suzuki
QuadSport 80
Retail Price:	$2299
Engine
Type:	Single-cylinder two-stroke
Displacement:	82cc
Bore x Stroke:	50x42mm
Cooling:	Air-cooled
Carburetion:	Mikuni VM 16mm
Lubrication:	Oil injection
Oil Capacity:	0.3 gal.
Starting:	Electric with optional auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System:	2x4
Transmission:	Automatic CVT
Front-Wheel-Drive:	NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive:	Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	Single A-arm, independent/2.0 in.
Rear:	Swingaxle/2.3 in.
Tires
Front:	19x7-8
Rear:	19x7-8
Brakes
Front:	Dual mechanical drums
Rear:	Mechanical drum
Parking:	Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	37.0 in.
Claimed Dry Weight:	220 lb
Ground Clearance:	4.3 in.
Length/Width/Height:	55.9/31.7/34.3 in.
Seat Height:	25.4 in.
Fuel Capacity:	1.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity:	NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity:	NA
Electrical
Taillight:	NA
Headlight:	NA
DC Outlet:	NA
Alternator:	NA
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge:	NA
Speedometer:	NA
Odometer:	NA
Hourmeter:	NA
Tripmeter:	NA
High Beam Indicator:	NA
Neutral/Reverse Light:	NA
High-Temperature Light:	NA
Colors:	Red/black, yellow/back

	Suzuki
QuadSport 50
Retail Price:	$1799
Engine
Type:	Single-cylinder two-stroke
Displacement:	49cc
Bore x Stroke:	41x37.8mm
Cooling:	Air-cooled
Carburetion:	Mikuni VM 12mm
Lubrication:	Oil injection
Oil Capacity:	0.53 qt
Starting:	Recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System:	2x4
Transmission:	1-speed auto clutch
Front-Wheel-Drive:	NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive:	Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	Single A-arm, independent/2.0 in.
Rear:	Swingaxle/2.0 in.
Tires
Front:	16x8-7
Rear:	16x8-7
Brakes
Front:	Dual mechanical drums
Rear:	Mechanical drum
Parking:	Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	32.5 in.
Claimed Dry Weight:	156 lb
Ground Clearance:	4.7 in.
Length/Width/Height:	49.6/29.9/29.3 in.
Seat Height:	21.1 in.
Fuel Capacity:	0.7 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity:	NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity:	NA
Electrical
Taillight:	NA
Headlight:	NA
DC Outlet:	NA
Alternator:	NA
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge:	NA
Speedometer:	NA
Odometer:	NA
Hourmeter:	NA
Tripmeter:	NA
High Beam Indicator:	NA
Neutral/Reverse Light:	NA
High-Temperature Light:	NA
Colors:	Yellow, red