Suzuki GSX-R400 (1986)

The Suzuki GSX-R 400, a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder motorcycle, was introduced in 1986. Its TSCC engine has a capacity of 398 cc/24.3 cu-in and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. The bike has 2x AS27VW carburetors, a CDI ignition, and comes with 12V 35/35w x 2 headlights. It has an electric start and can reach a maximum power of 44 kW/59 hp at 11000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 39.2 Nm/4.0 kgf-m/28.9 lb-ft at 9000 rpm. The GSX-R 400 has a wet sump lubrication system and a liquid-cooled cooling system, with a chain final drive and a primary reduction ratio of 2.212. Its frame is an aluminum angular pipe double cradle, while its suspension system is composed of telescopic forks at the front and a full-floater swingarm, non-adjustable at the rear. It has two front discs with four-piston calipers, a single-disc with a two-piston caliper at the rear, and 110/90-16 and 140/90-18 tires. The bike’s dimensions are 2090 mm/82.3 in in length, 710 mm/28.0 in in width, and 1185 mm/46.7 in in height. It has a wheelbase of 1425 mm/56.1 in, a seat height of 780 mm/30.7 in, and a dry weight of 152 kg/334 lbs. The Suzuki GSX-R 400 has a fuel capacity of 15 litres/3.96 US gal/3.3 Imp gal, with a rake of 27 degrees 25′ and a trail of 96 mm/3.7 in.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX-R 400

Year: 1986


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 53 x 45.2 mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Induction: 2 x AS27VW carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Headlight: 12V 35/35w x 2
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44 kW / 59 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque: 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Transmission: 6 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain

Primary Reduction Ratio: 2.212
Final Drive Ratio: 3.066
Gear Ratio: 1st 3.166 / 2nd 2.125 / 3rd 1.631 / 4th 1.333 / 5th .173 / 6th 1.083
Frame: Aluminum angular pipe double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable
Front Brakes: 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90-16
Rear Tyre: 140/90-18
Rake: 27 degrees 25′
Trail: 96 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions: Length 2090 mm / 82.3 in Width 710 mm / 28.0 in Height 1185 mm / 46.7 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 152 kg / 334 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal

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