Suzuki GSX-R400: review, history, specs
Class: sport
Production: 1984-1995
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| Suzuki GSX-R400
(GK71B) 1984 (Japan) |
Suzuki GSX-R400
(GK71F) 1986 (Japan) |
Suzuki GSX-R400 + SP
(GK71F) 1987 (Japan) |
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| Models | ||
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| Suzuki GSX-R400R
(GK73A) 1988-1989 (Japan) |
Suzuki GSX-R400R SP
(GK73A) 1988-1989 (Japan) |
Suzuki GSX-R400R +SP
(GK76A) 1990-1995 (Japan) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1984 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400
Code: GSX-R400E |
| 1986 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400
Code: GSX-R400G |
| 1987 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400 + SP
Code: GSX-R400H |
| 1988 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400 + SP
Code: GSX-R400J |
| 1989 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400R + SP
Code: GSX-R400RK |
| 1990 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400R + SP
Code: GSX-R400RL |
| 1991 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400R + SP
Code: GSX-R400RM |
| 1992 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400R + SP
Code: GSX-R400RN |
| 1993 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400R + SP
Code: GSX-R400RP |
| 1994 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400R + SP
Code: GSX-R400RR |
| 1995 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSX-R400R + SP
Code: GSX-R400RS |
Specifications
Suzuki GSX-R400: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2090 mm / 82,3 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984)
2055 mm / 80,9 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986) 2050 mm / 80,7 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1987) 1995 mm / 78,5 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1988-1995) |
| Overall width | 710 mm / 27,9 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984, 1990-1995)
680 mm / 26,8 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986-1987) 695 mm / 27,4 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1988-1989) | |
| Overall height | 1185 mm / 46,6 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984)
1155 mm / 45,5 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986) 1125 mm / 44,3 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1987) 1110 mm / 43,7 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1988-1989) 1060 mm / 41,7 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1990-1995) | |
| Seat height | ||
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56,1 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984)
1400 mm / 55,1 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986) 1405 mm / 55,3 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1987) 1375 mm / 54,1 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1988-1995) | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984) | |
| Dry weight | 152 kg / 335 lbs – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984)
153 kg / 337 lbs – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986-1987) 160 kg / 353 lbs – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1988) 162 kg / 357 lbs – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1989) 167 kg / 368 lbs – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1990-1992) 169 kg / 372 lbs – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1993-1995) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Aluminum |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984-1989)
Telescopic fork (+ adjustable rebound damping) – Suzuki GSX-R400 SP (1987-1989) Inverted telescopic fork (+ adjustable rebound damping - SP) – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1990-1995) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable) | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-16 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984)
110/80-17 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986) 110/70R-17 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1987-1988) 120/60R-17 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1989-1995) | |
| Rear tire size | 110/90-18 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984)
140/80-17 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986) 140/60R-18 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1987-1988) 150/60R-17 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1989) 160/60R-17 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1990-1995) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 2-piston calipers – GSX-R400 (1984-1987)
Double disc, 4-piston calipers – GSX-R400 (1988-1995) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,75 US gal – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984)
16,0 l / 4,22 US gal – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1988-1995) | |
| Trail | ||
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,78 l (60 km/h) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 53,0 x 45,2 mm – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984)
56,0 x 40,4 mm – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986-1995) | |
| Displacement | 398 cm³ (24,3 cu-in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1984)
12.0:1 – Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986-1995) | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 59,0 hp (43,4 kW) / 11000 rpm – GSX-R400 (1984)
59,0 hp (43,4 kW) / 12000 rpm – GSX-R400 (1986-1989) 59,0 hp (43,4 kW) / 12500 rpm – GSX-R400 (1990-1992) 53,0 hp (39,0 kW) / 12000 rpm – GSX-R400 (1993-1995) | |
| Max. torque | 39,0 Nm (4,0 kgm) / 9000 rpm – GSX-R400 (1984)
37,0 Nm (3,8 kgm) / 10500 rpm – GSX-R400 (1986-1989) 39,0 Nm (4,0 kgm) / 10000 rpm – GSX-R400 (1990-1992) 36,0 Nm (3,7 kgm) / 10000 rpm – GSX-R400 (1993-1995) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,5 sec. | |
| Top speed | 190 km/h (118 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDST33 - GSX-R400 (1990-1995) |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | ||
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
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| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator | |
| Battery capacity | ||
Images
Suzuki GSX-R400: images, gallery
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Videos
Suzuki GSX-R400: video.
Manuals
Suzuki GSX-R400: manuals, parts, microfiches.