Besides handguards, what's the most recommended protection part of outfitting your Suzuki DR-Z400 for off-road? A robust skid plate is necessary to prevent a critical failure in the backcountry.
 
In our opinion, the Emperor Racing Heavy Duty Skid Plate is the best skid plate available on the market today.
 
You can't go wrong with a 3/16″ thick aluminum construction, hand Tig welded wings with an Emperor scorpion logo carved into each side for the bling factor, aluminum mounting brackets, and high-grade metric fasteners.
 
Your engine sides, including the water pump, are well protected, but you can still access essential areas thanks to the maintenance cutouts in the plate. For example, you can do an oil change without removing it.
 
This is a premium kit with everything you need for installation:
Foam tape is placed between the frame and skid plate for an excellent snug fit that eliminates any possible vibration.
Use a block of open-cell foam between the skid plate and the engine to reduce the material build-up between the skid plate and engine case.
Easy to install directly on the stock mounting locations of the bike.
 
The skid plates are also finished with a tough clear anodization finish for a long-lasting good look of the aluminum. Unlike painted ones, they won't look like crap after a few rides.
 
This is the perfect product for the adventure rider pushing the limit on their machine.
 
Emperor Racing products are Made in Canada.