The Suzuki DR-Z4S is finally here, and while Suzuki gave it a decent baseline, the "sump guard" it comes with from the factory is really just a placeholder for the real thing. If you're planning on taking this bike where it belongs—deep into the rocks and tight trails—you need coverage that actually wraps around the vitals.
 
AXP has been our go-to for years because they understand that on a dual-sport bike, weight and noise matter just as much as protection. This plate is CNC machined from 6mm thick High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Unlike aluminum plates that act like a giant tuning fork—reflecting engine noise right back at your face and vibrating like crazy—this plastic plate absorbs the impact and stays quiet.
 
Full Wrap Protection: It doesn't just cover the bottom; it wraps up to protect the water pump housing, clutch, and ignition covers.
Impact Memory: If you smash an aluminum plate, it stays dented (and might even stay pressed against your engine case). HDPE has "memory"—it flexes on impact and snaps back to its original shape.
Lightweight: It’s roughly 30-40% lighter than an equivalent aluminum setup, keeping that new DR-Z feeling nimble.
Easy Fit: It bolts right onto the OEM mounting points. No drilling, no swearing, no "making it fit.
 
Whether you're prepping for a BDR or just hitting the local singletrack, this is arguably the first "must-have" mod for the new DR-Z4S.
 
Made in France.