Suzuki GSX400E (1980-81)

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The Suzuki GSX 400E is a four-stroke, parallel-twin motorcycle that was produced in the years 1980-81. It has a 398cc/24.3 cu in capacity engine with a bore x stroke of 67 x 56.6 mm and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The motorcycle uses air cooled and wet sump lubrication with a 3.0-liter oil capacity. It also has a 6-speed constant mesh transmission and a wet multiple plate, coil spring clutch. The GSX 400E has a maximum power of 32.8 kW/44 hp and a maximum torque of 36.3 Nm/3.7 kgf-m 26.8 lb-ft. It has a double-cradle frame and air-assisted telescopic forks in the front suspension with dual shocks, preload adjustable in the rear suspension. The front brake is a single disc and the rear brake is a drum. The motorcycle weighs 175 kg/386 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 16 Litres/4.2 US gal/3.5 Imp gal with an average consumption of 5.2 L/100 km/19.1 km/l/45 US mpg/64 Imp mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time for the Suzuki GSX 400E is 15.2 sec and its top speed is 158 km/h/98 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 400E

Year: 1980-81


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 56.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil Capacity: 3.0 Litres / 3.2 US qt / 2.6 Imp qt
Induction: 2 x Mikuni BS34SS carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 36.3 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m 26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiple plates, coil spring
Transmission: 6 speed constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratio: 1st 2.461 / 2nd 1.777 / 3rd 1.380 / 4th 1.125 / 5th 0.961 / 6th 0.851:1
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.714
Secondary Drive Ratio: 2.933
Frame: Double cradle
Front Suspension: Air assisted telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, preload adjustable
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.60S-18 4PR
Rear Tyre: 4.10S-18 4PR
Caster: 27.50
Trail: 102 mm / 4.02 in
Dimensions: Length 2105 mm / 82,9 in Width 755 mm / 29,7 in Height 1070 mm / 42,1 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55,7 in
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg / 64 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.2 sec
Top Speed: 158 km/h / 98 mph

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