Suzuki Cuts 2027 DR-Z4S, DR-Z4SM and DR-Z4S+ Prices by $1,000

Suzuki’s 2027 DR-Z lineup is $1,000 cheaper on paper than the 2026 models it replaces. The 2027 DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM now start at $7,999, down from $8,999, and the 2027 DR-Z4S+ starts at $8,299, down from $9,299.

That’s a real change in Suzuki’s published pricing, announced September 15 with the second wave of 2027 models. It isn’t automatically a $1,000 saving on the bike you drive home. Here’s what the numbers cover, what they leave out, and how to compare a 2026 leftover with a 2027 without fooling yourself.

The short version

• DR-Z4S (dual sport): 2027 base MSRP $7,999, versus $8,999 for 2026.
• DR-Z4SM (supermoto): 2027 base MSRP $7,999, versus $8,999 for 2026.
• DR-Z4S+ (dual sport with accessories): 2027 base MSRP $8,299, versus $9,299 for 2026.
• Not included in MSRP: taxes, title, license and registration, destination freight and delivery, dealer fees and optional equipment, per Suzuki’s own footnote.
• Destination charge: Suzuki lists $650 on all three 2027 model pages. MSRP plus that charge is $8,649 for the DR-Z4S or DR-Z4SM and $8,949 for the DR-Z4S+, before taxes and dealer fees.

Suzuki says it made “strategic price adjustments” on select 2027 models “in response to evolving market conditions and dealer feedback.” The company’s announcement doesn’t say more than that, and it doesn’t say what happens to remaining 2026 inventory.

Three bikes, one price move

The three models share the same basic platform, so it’s one price story rather than three.

DR-Z4S. This is the road-and-trail dual sport. Suzuki lists a 398cc liquid-cooled single with fuel injection, a five-speed transmission, and 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels on IRC dual-purpose tires. Ground clearance is 11.8 inches, the seat sits at 36.2 inches, and curb weight is 333 pounds. The fuel tank holds 2.3 gallons.

DR-Z4SM. The supermoto version uses the same 398cc engine but rides on 17-inch wheels with Dunlop sportbike tires, a 310 mm front rotor, and shorter suspension travel (10.2 inches front, 10.9 rear). Seat height is 35.0 inches, ground clearance is 10.2 inches, and curb weight is 340 pounds. It’s street-legal and built for pavement and track.

DR-Z4S+. Suzuki describes it as the DR-Z4S with select Suzuki Genuine Accessories fitted as standard: a skid plate, handguards (knuckle guards), and front and rear brake rotor guards. That bundle is what separates it from the base DR-Z4S, which is priced $300 lower.

If you’re deciding between the DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM, the split is simple. One is set up for dirt and pavement, the other for pavement and tight corners, and the differences show up in wheel size, travel and ground clearance rather than the engine.

What the $1,000 difference really compares

The headline number is a comparison between two model years’ manufacturer’s suggested retail price. MSRP is Suzuki’s starting price for a base bike before the extras. It isn’t what a dealer charges you, and it isn’t a transaction price.

That matters in three ways.

1. Dealers set their own final price. Suzuki’s dealers are independent businesses. What you actually pay depends on the dealer’s quote, any fees and what’s in stock.
2. A 2026 leftover may have its own deal. Suzuki’s current offers can change, and eligibility depends on the terms. A discounted 2026 bike and a full-price 2027 can land at a different gap than $1,000.
3. The rest of the bill is separate. Taxes, title, registration, destination and dealer fees all sit outside the MSRP.

So the accurate statement is: the published sticker dropped $1,000 between model years. Whether your out-the-door total drops by the same amount is something only a written quote can tell you.

How to compare a 2026 and a 2027 quote

If you’re cross-shopping a leftover 2026 against a new 2027, ask each dealer for a written out-the-door price on the same trim with the same accessories. A simple way to keep it fair:

1. Match the model. Compare DR-Z4S to DR-Z4S, DR-Z4SM to DR-Z4SM, and the “+” to the “+”.
2. Ask for the full itemized quote. Base price, destination, dealer fees, taxes, title and registration, and any accessories, each on its own line.
3. Ask about incentives separately. If the 2026 bike carries a rebate or financing offer, get it in writing and see whether it can be combined with anything else.
4. Ask about accessories. Check whether the quoted bike includes the skid plate and handguards you want, or if those are add-ons on one bike and standard on the other.
5. Compare the total. Then decide whether any gap justifies the model-year difference.

Financing is its own variable. Suzuki’s site has a payment estimator, and it notes that payments are estimates and that not all buyers qualify. A lower price doesn’t automatically mean a lower monthly payment if the rate or term differs.

Insurance and the sticker

Nothing in Suzuki’s announcement addresses insurance, and a lower MSRP doesn’t set anyone’s premium. If you’re weighing a specific purchase, the practical step is to get a quote on the exact bike, using its VIN once you have one, before you sign.

What Suzuki didn’t say

The announcement leaves out a few things riders will wonder about.

• Arrival dates. Suzuki doesn’t say when 2027 DR-Zs reach dealers.
• Dealer stock and leftover 2026 pricing. There’s no statement about how many bikes are on lots or how dealers will treat remaining 2026 models.
• Whether the DR-Z4S+ package changed. The announcement describes the accessory bundle but not how it compares to the 2026 plus.

It’s not just the DR-Z

The DR-Z family isn’t the only place Suzuki adjusted prices. The same announcement marks the 2027 GSX-8S ($8,749), GSX-8R ($9,199) and GSX-S1000 ($10,798) with “New Price Adjustment” labels and lists the DR-Z lineup as part of “select” 2027 models. Suzuki doesn’t publish the prior prices in the announcement, so this story doesn’t quote any savings on those bikes.

Before you call a dealer

If a DR-Z4S or DR-Z4SM was on your list, the published starting number just got lower, and the “+” dropped by the same $1,000. The next step is to get quotes side by side with every fee on the table. Suzuki’s offers page and your local dealer are where the actual price shows up, and both can change.