Suzuki VS400 Intruder: review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1994-1996

Also called: VS400

Related: Suzuki VS800 Intruder

Successor: Suzuki VL400 Intruder Classic

Models
Suzuki VS400U Intruder

1994-1996

(Japan)

Suzuki VS400F Intruder

1994-1996

(Japan)

Suzuki VS400U Intruder
Suzuki VS400F Intruder

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1994 Japan Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 (VK51A)

Code: VS400UR / VS400FR

1995 Japan Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 (VK51A)

Code: VS400UTR / VS400FTR

1996 Japan Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 (VK51A)

Code: VS400U-T / VS400F-T

Specifications

Suzuki VS400 Intruder: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2245 mm / 88,4 in
Overall width 770 mm / 30,3 in
Overall height 1205 mm / 47,4 in
Seat height 700 mm / 27,6 in
Wheelbase 1560 mm / 61,4 in
Ground clearance 125 mm / 4,9 in
Dry weight 200 kg / 441 lbs
Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Steel
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 90 mm / 3,5 in
Front tire size 100/90-19 57H

80/90-21 48H

Rear tire size 140/90–15 70H
Front brake Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Drum
Fuel capacity 12,0 l / 3,2 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l)
Trail 145 mm / 5,71 in
Fuel economy / consumption 4,3 l / 100 km (59 US mpg)
ENGINE Type Water-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement V-twin
Bore & Stroke 65,0 x 60,2 mm
Displacement 399 cm³ (24,3 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 33 hp (24 kW)/ 7,500 rpm
Max. torque 32,4 Nm (3,3 kg-m)/ 6000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDS36SS (front) / BS36SS (rear)
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.690
Final reduction 3.090
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.285

1.631

1.227

1.000

0.851

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. generator
Battery capacity 12V-16Ah

Images

Suzuki VS400 Intruder: images, gallery.

Suzuki VS400 Intruder
Suzuki VS400 Intruder
Suzuki VS400 Intruder

Videos

Suzuki VS400 Intruder: video.

Suzuki Intruder VS 400

Manuals

Suzuki VS400 Intruder: manuals, parts, microfiches.