Suzuki TS400L (1976-79)

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The Suzuki TS 400 Apache/Hustler was a popular motorcycle model manufactured by Suzuki from 1976-1979. It is a two-stroke, single cylinder, aluminum engine with a capacity of 396 cc/24.2 cu in. The compression ratio is 6.8:1 and it is air-cooled with a CCI lubrication system. The Mikuni 58SS is used for induction and the starting mechanism is a kick. It generates a maximum power of 25.4 kW/34 hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 40.2 Nm/4.1 kgf-m/29.7 lb-ft at 5500 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed and uses a chain for the final drive. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks while the rear suspension is a swing-arm with dual shocks which are 5-way adjustable. The front and rear brakes use drum mechanisms. The dimensions of the motorcycle are 2240 mm/88.2 in (length), 889 mm / 35.0 in (width), and 1130 mm / 44.5 in (height). The wheelbase is 1425 mm/56.1 in and ground clearance is 191 mm/7.5 in. The dry weight is 124 kg/273 lbs and the oil capacity is 1.2 L/2.5 US pt/2.1 Imp pt. The fuel capacity is 8.3 L/2.2 US gal/1.8 Imp gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki TS 400 Apache / Hustler

Year: 1976 – 79


Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, aluminium
Capacity: 396 cc / 24.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 81.3 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Luubrication System: CCI
Induction: Mikuni 58SS
Ignition: Suzuki PEI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 25.4 kW / 34 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 40.2 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / 29.7 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual shocks, 5-way adjustable

Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-21 4PR
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18 4PR
Dimensions: Length: 2240 mm / 88.2 in Width: 889 mm / 35.0 in Height: 1130 mm / 44.5 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Ground Clearance: 191 mm / 7.5 in
Dry Weight: 124 kg / 273 lbs
Oil Capacity: 1.2 L / 2.5 US pt / 2.1 Imp pt
Fuel Capacity: 8.3 L / 2.2 US gal / 1.8 Imp gal

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