Suzuki Boulevard 400 (VZ400): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 2005-2016
Also called: VZ400
Predecessor: Suzuki VZ400 Desperado
Related: Suzuki VZ800 Intruder (M800, Boulevard M50)
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| Suzuki Boulevard 400
2005-2009 (Japan) |
Suzuki Boulevard 400
2010-2016 (Japan) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2005 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK55A-100001 to VK55A-100431 Code: VZ400K5, BC-VK55A |
| 2007 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK55A-100432 to VK55A-100591 (VZ400K7) VK55A-100592 to VK55A-100693 (VZ400ZK7) Code: VZ400K7, VZ400(Z)K7, BC-VK55A |
| 2008 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK55A-100694 to VK55A-100698 (VZ400K8) VK55A-100699- (VZ400ZK8) Code: VZ400K8, VZ400(Z)K8, BC-VK55A |
| 2009 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK57A-100001 to VK57A-100170 (VZ400K9, VZ400ZK9) Code: VZ400K9, VZ400(Z)K9, EBL-VK57A |
| 2010 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK57A-100171- (VZ400L0) Code: VZ400L0, BC-VK57A |
| 2011 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK57A-100171- Code: VZ400L1, BC-VK57A |
| 2012 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK57A-100171- Code: VZ400L2, BC-VK57A |
| 2013 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK57A-100171- Code: VZ400L3, BC-VK57A |
| 2014 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK57A-100171- Code: VZ400L4, BC-VK57A |
| 2015 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK57A-100171- Code: VZ400L5, BC-VK57A |
| 2016 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Boulevard 400
Frame/Engine: VK57A-100171- Code: VZ400L6, BC-VK57A |
Specifications
Suzuki Boulevard 400 (VZ400): specs.
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2370 mm / 93,3 in - Boulevard 400 (2005-2009)
2395 mm / 94,3 in - Boulevard 400 (2010-2016) |
| Overall width | 920 mm / 36,2 in - Boulevard 400 (2005-2009)
890 mm / 35,0 in - Boulevard 400 (2010-2016) | |
| Overall height | 1125 mm / 44,3 in - Boulevard 400 (2005-2009)
1105 mm / 43,5 in - Boulevard 400 (2010-2016) | |
| Seat height | 700 mm / 27,5 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1655 mm / 65,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Dry weight | 240 kg / 519 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 267 kg / 588 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Inverted telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 105 mm / 4,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 130/90-16M/C 67H | |
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15M/C 77H | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 17 l / 4,49 US gal – VZ400K5-K8
15 l / 3,96 US gal – VZ400K9+ | |
| Trail | 141 mm / 5,55 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 3,3-4,1 l / 100 km (58-78 mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-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) / 8000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 33 Nm (3,4 kgf*m) / 6000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 9,5 sec. | |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDSR29 – VZ400K5-K8
Fuel injection – VZ400K9+ |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.690 (71/42) | |
| Final reduction | 3.503 (17/15 x 34/11) | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.631 (31/19) 1.227 (27/22) 1.000 (25/25) 0.814 (22/27) | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-10Ah | |
Images
Suzuki Boulevard 400: images, gallery.
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Videos
Suzuki Boulevard 400: video.