Suzuki DR400S (1980)

The Suzuki DR400S is a 1980 model motorcycle with a four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, and two valve engine with a capacity of 396cc/ 24.2 cu in. It has a compression ratio of 9.3:1 and is air cooled with a wet sump lubrication system. The bike has a 33mm Mikuni carburetor and CDI ignition with a kick starting system. It generates a maximum power of 19.7 kW/27 hp @ 7500 rpm, running on a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The bike has a frame of single down-tube, mild steel with a front suspension of telescopic coil forks and a rear suspension of Kayaba dual gas shocks. It also has a rake of 30 degrees.The front brakes of the bike are drum brakes, with 150mm size, with rear brakes also being the same. The front tire size is 3.00-21, while the rear tire size is 4.60-18. Its dry weight is 141 kg/311 lbs and the bike has a fuel capacity of 9 litres/2.4 US gallons/2.0 Imp gallons. Its consumption average is 4.2 L/100 km/55 US mpg/66 Imp mpg. The bike can complete a standing quarter-mile challenge in about 16.8 seconds, and its top speed is 141 km/h/88 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR 400S

Year: 1980


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves
Capacity: 396 cc / 24.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 65.2 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Wet sump
Induction: 33 mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 19.7 kW / 27 hp @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single down-tube, mild steel, steel swingarm
Rake: 30 degrees
Front Suspension: Telescopic coil forks, 185mm wheel travel.

Front Wheel Travel: 231 mm / 9.1″
Rear Suspension: Kayaba dual gas shocks
Rear Wheel Travel: 211 mm / 8.3″
Front Brakes: Drum, 150 mm
Rear Brakes: Drum, 150 mm
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 4.60-18
Dry Weight: 141 kg / 311 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal
Consumption average: 4.2 L/100 km / 55 US mpg / 66 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 16.8 sec
Top Speed: 141 km/h / 88 mph

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