Suzuki VZ400 Desperado: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1996-2000
Related: Suzuki VZ800 Desperado (Marauder)
Also called: VZ400, Desperado 400
Successor: Suzuki Boulevard 400
| Models | ||
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Desperado 400
1996 (Japan) |
Suzuki Desperado 400X
1996 (Japan) |
Suzuki Desperado 400 Winder
1999-2000 (Japan) |
 |
 |
 |
| Models | |
|---|---|
| Suzuki Desperado 400
1997-2000 (Japan) |
Suzuki Desperado 400X
1997-2000 (Japan) |
 |
 |
History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1996 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Desperado 400 / Desperado 400X
Code: VZ400T / VZ400ZT |
| 1997 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Desperado 400 / Desperado 400X
Code: VZ400V / VZ400ZV |
| 1999 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Desperado 400 / Desperado 400X / Winder
Code: VZ400V / VZ400ZV / VZ400BX |
| 2000 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Desperado 400 / Desperado 400X / Winder
Code: VZ400V / VZ400ZV / VZ400BX |
Specifications
Suzuki VZ400 Desperado: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2360 mm / 92,9 in - VZ400T, VZ400ZT
2370 mm / 93,3 in - VZ400V, VZ400ZV 2390 mm / 94,1 in - VZ400BX |
| Overall width | 750 mm / 29,5 in - VZ400T/VZ400ZT, VZ400V/VZ400ZV
870 mm / 34,2 in - VZ400BX | |
| Overall height | 1115 mm / 43,9 in - VZ400T, VZ400V
1140 mm / 44,9 in - VZ400ZT, VZ400ZV 1170 mm / 46,1 in - VZ400BX | |
| Seat height | 700 mm / 27,5 in - VZ400T, VZ400ZT
685 mm / 27,0 in - VZ400V, VZ400ZV, VZ400BX | |
| Wheelbase | 1650 mm / 65,0 in | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in - VZ400ZT, VZ400ZV
140 mm / 5,5 in - VZ400T, VZ400V | |
| Dry weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs - VZ400T, VZ400V
201 kg / 443 lbs - VZ400ZT, VZ400ZV 195 kg / 430 lbs - VZ400BX | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Inverted telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in - VZ400T/VZ400ZT, VZ400V/VZ400ZV
Telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in - VZ400BX | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 102 mm / 4,0 in - VZ400T/VZ400ZT, VZ400V/VZ400ZV
Swingarm with twin-shock, 90 mm / 3,5 in - VZ400BX Spring pre-load adjustable | |
| Front tire size | 130/90-16M/C 67H - VZ400T/VZ400ZT, VZ400V/VZ400ZV
100/90-19 57H - VZ400BX | |
| Rear tire size | 150/90-15M/C 74H | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper - VZ400T/VZ400ZT, VZ400V/VZ400ZV
Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper - VZ400BX | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 13,0 l / 3,4 US gal (reserve - 3,0 l) | |
| Trail | 146 mm / 5,7 in – Desperado 400 / 400X
138 mm / 5,4 in - Winder | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,63 l / 100 km (60 km/h) | |
| 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 (24,3 kW) / 7500 rpm – VZ400T / VZ400ZT
38 hp (28 kW) / 8500 rpm – VZ400V / VZ400ZV / VZ400BX | |
| Max. torque | 32 Nm (3,3 kgf*m) / 6000 rpm – VZ400T / VZ400ZT
33 Nm (3,4 kgf*m) / 6000 rpm – VZ400V / VZ400ZV / VZ400BX | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 9,5 sec. | |
| Top speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDS32 (front) / BS32 (rear) |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.886 | |
| Final reduction | 3.200 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.578 (30/19) 1.200 (24/20) 0.956 (22/23) 0.800 (20/25) | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-10Ah | |
Images
Suzuki VZ400 Desperado: images, gallery.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Videos
Suzuki VZ400 Desperado: video.
Manuals
Suzuki VZ400 Desperado: manuals, parts, microfiches.