Brea, CA (7/1/2008) - On
June 25, Suzuki formally introduced the 2009
QuadSport LT-Z400 at a media event held at the
Vessels Stallion Farm in Bonsall, California.
Against a backdrop of grazing thoroughbreds,
this race-horse breeding farm proved to be a
fitting venue to show off the 2009 enhancements
to this well-bred champion ATV.
Since its inception in 2002, the QuadSport
Z400 has had an impressive racing heritage
as well as being a popular and versatile all-around
sport ATV. The design concept for the 2009
QuadSport Z400 was "Engineered for Fun"
and with the additional performance improvements
and cutting-edge QuadRacer R450-styling, the
Z400 certainly lives up to its objective.
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2009
Suzuki QuadSport Z400 Sport ATV
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"The 2003 LT-Z400 took ATV performance
to a new level," Glenn Hansen, Suzuki's
Communication Manager explained during the
presentation. "It pushed the performance
edge and gave Doug Gust the Championship in
the 2004 Pro Production class. The 2009 QuadSport
has once again set a new level of performance."
In addition to adopting the aggressive QuadRacer
R-450 look, the new Z400 borrowed other elements
from its racy sibling. First and foremost
is the addition of Fuel Injection. Electronic
fuel injection gives the Z400 a noticeably
smoother and quicker throttle response, improved
starting and performance in a variety of conditions,
and improved fuel efficiency.
Mel Harris, Vice President of American Suzuki
Motor Corporation, spoke highly of the efforts
that went into the design: "Suzuki is
definitely the leader with fuel injection
in its products."
The 2009 model also boasts an R450-like logic
and ignition system. This Engine Control Unit
monitors throttle position, engine RPM and
the rate of change of both. By deciding the
optimum settings for volume and timing, the
ECU also gives the ATV improved traction.
The new QuadSport's engine updates include
a change in cam profile and timing, an intake
port redesign, change in internal muffler
structure and shorter exhaust header pipe.
These four elements help deliver a noticeable
improvement in low to mid-range power output
while maintaining the Z’s strong top-end
power.
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2009
Suzuki QuadSport Z400 ATV now features
EFI just like its big brother, the
LT-R450 ATV
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Externally, the chassis has been redesigned
to be more accessible, functional and user-friendly.
The front track has been widened by an inch,
and the caster, camber and trail have all
been changed. All of these modifications give
the Z400 a lighter steering feel and more
sure-footed handling.
Changes in both the front and rear suspension
offer the rider a firmer response plus a plush
feel resulting in a comfortable, enjoyable
ride.
Ergonomically, the new Suzuki QuadSport moves
the rider into a different position that allows
more freedom of movement for weight shifting
and comfort. The handlebars have been lowered
and reshaped and the footrests have been lowered
and widened to the same width as the R450.
Additional changes to the 2009 model include
other R450 inspired updates that make the
Suzuki QuadSport Z-400 the perfect all-around
sand, trail and track ATV. No other ATV offers
the versatility of the QuadSport Z-400.
"Engineered for Fun", the QuadSport
Z-400 offers a combination of trail-riding
fun and high-performance attitude that keep
it a breed apart in performance, styling and
comfort.
The QuadSport Z-400 will be available in
September in both white and yellow for $6199
MSRP.
