Suzuki GSX400S Impulse (1996-98)

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The Suzuki GSX 400S Impulse was a motorcycle produced from 1996 to 1998. It featured a liquid-cooled in-line four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 399cc, producing a maximum power of 44 kW and a torque of 37 Nm. The engine had a compression ratio of 11.8:1 and was equipped with four 29mm carburetors. The bike had a six-speed transmission, and its final drive was through a chain. The suspension comprised of telescopic forks at the front and dual shocks at the rear that were preload adjustable. The front brakes consisted of two 290mm discs with two-piston calipers, while the rear brake had a single disc with a one-piston caliper. The tire sizes were 110/80-17 for the front and 130/80-17 for the rear. The dimensions of the motorcycle were 2080mm length, 740mm width and 1205mm height, with a wheelbase of 1435mm and a seat height of 760mm. The dry weight of the bike was 177 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 18 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 400S Impulse

Year: 1996 – 98


Engine: Four stroke, in-line 4 cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 52 x 47 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 4 x 29 mm Carburetors
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44 kW / 59 hp @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque: 37 Nm / 3.8 kgf-m / 27.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, preload adjustable.
Front Brakes: 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single disc, 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 110/80-17
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17
Dimensions: Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 740 mm / 29.1 in Height: 1205 mm / 47.4 in
Wheelbase: 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight: 177 kg / 389 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal

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