Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit: review, history, specs
Class: street
Related: Suzuki GSX-R400
Production: 1989-1997
| Models | |
|---|---|
| Suzuki GSF400 Bandit
1989-1995 (Japan, Europe, North America) |
Suzuki GSF400 Bandit VC (variable valve control)
1991-1997 (Japan, Europe, North America) |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1989 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF400 Bandit
Generation: GK75A Code: GSF400K |
| 1990 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF400 Bandit, Suzuki GSF400 Bandit Limited
Code: GSF400NK, GSF400Z |
| 1991 | Japan, Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF400 Bandit, Suzuki GSF400 Bandit VC (variable valve control), Suzuki GSF400 Bandit Limited V
Code: GSF400M, GSF400VM, GSF400VZM |
| 1992 | Japan, Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF400 Bandit; Suzuki GSF400 Bandit VC (variable valve control)
Code: GSF400N, GSF400NP; GSF400VP |
| 1993 | Japan, Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF400 Bandit; Suzuki GSF400 Bandit VC (variable valve control)
Code: GSF400VR; GSF400VZP |
| 1995 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF400 Bandit; Suzuki GSF400 Bandit VC
Generation: GK7AA Code: GSF400S; GSF400VS |
| 1997 | Japan, Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki GSF400 Bandit VC; Suzuki GSF400 Bandit Limited V
Code: GSF400V-V; GSF400VZ-V |
Specifications
Suzuki GSF400 Bandit: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2090 mm / 82,3 in – GK75A
2050 mm / 80,7 in – GK7AA |
| Overall width | 745 mm / 29,3 in – GK75A
730 mm / 28,7 in – GK7AA | |
| Overall height | 1060 mm / 41,7 in – GK75A
1055 mm / 41,5 in – GK7AA | |
| Seat height | 790 mm / 31,1 in – GSF400 (Europe, North America)
745 mm / 29,3 in – GSF400 (Japan) | |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56,3 in – GK75A
1410 mm / 55,5 in – GK7AA | |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm / 6,1 in – GK75A
140 mm / 5,5 in – GK7AA | |
| Dry weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 188 kg / 414 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm / 4,72 in – GK75A
41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in – GK7AA | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, 7-way), 120 mm / 4,72 in – GK75A
Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, 7-way), 128 mm / 5,0 in – GK7AA | |
| Front tire size | 110/70R-17M/C 54H | |
| Rear tire size | 150/70–17M/C 69H – GK75A
150/60R-17M/C 66H – GK7AA | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers
Single disc - GSF400 (North America, Italy) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 260 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 16,0 l / 4,2 Us gal – GK75A
15,0 l / 4,0 Us gal – GK7AA 14,5 l / 3,8 Us gal – GSF400 (California) | |
| Trail | 100 mm / 3,9 in – GK75A
103 mm / 4,05 in – GK7AA | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,74 l / 100 km (on 60 km/h) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 56,0 x 40,4 mm | |
| Displacement | 398 cm³ (24,28 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
GSF400V – VC-engine (variable valve control) | |
| Max. power | 59,0 hp (43,4 kW) / 12000 rpm – GSF400 (1989-1992)
53,0 hp (39,0 kW) / 11000 rpm – GSF400 (1993-1997) | |
| Max. torque | 38,0 Nm (3,9 kgf*m) / 10500 rpm – GSF400 (1989-1992)
37,0 Nm (3,8 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm – GSF400 (1993-1997) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,0 sec. | |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST33SS
Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST32SS – GSF400 (USA) |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.954 | |
| Final reduction | 3.357 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.307 1.750 1.437 1.250 1.136 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8Ah | |
Images
Suzuki GSF400 Bandit: images, gallery
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Videos
Suzuki GSF400 Bandit: video.
Manuals
Suzuki GSF400 Bandit: manuals, parts, microfiches.