Suzuki GSX-R400 (1985)

The Suzuki GSX-R 400 is a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder motorcycle introduced in 1985. With a capacity of 398 cc and a compression ratio of 11.5:1, this bike is cooled by a liquid cooling system and features 2 x AS27VW carburetors and CDI ignition. It has a maximum power of 44 kW / 59 hp at 11000 rpm and a maximum torque of 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft at 9000 rpm. The bike has a wet sump lubrication system and a wet multi-plate clutch. The transmission is a 6 speed, constant mesh with a final drive chain. The frame is an aluminum angular pipe double cradle with telescopic forks for the front suspension and a full floater swing arm for the rear suspension, which is non-adjustable. The front brakes feature 2 x discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single disc with 2 piston caliper. The bike has a rake of 27 degrees 25′ and a trail of 96 mm / 3.7 in, and its dimensions are 2090 mm x 710 mm x 1185 mm. The wheelbase is 1425 mm / 56.1 in, the seat height is 780 mm / 30.7 in, and the dry weight is 152 kg / 334 lbs. The fuel capacity is 15 liters / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX-R 400

Year: 1985


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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