Suzuki SV400S (1998-04)

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The Suzuki SV400S is a motorcycle manufactured between 1998 and 2004. It features a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin engine with DOHC and four valves per cylinder. The bike has a capacity of 399 cc and a compression ratio of 11.8:1. It is liquid-cooled and has digital ignition. The bike is equipped with an electric starter and has a maximum power output of 39.5 kW or 53 hp at 10,500 rpm. The maximum torque is 41 Nm, 4.2 kgf-m, or 30.2 lb-ft at 8,000 rpm. The transmission is six-speed, and the final drive is by chain. The front suspension features 41 mm telescopic forks, while the rear suspension has a monoshock with preload adjustment. The front brakes are two 290 mm discs with two-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 240 mm disc with a two-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are respectively 120/60-17 and 160/60-17. The bike has a length of 2,035 mm, a width of 740 mm, and a height of 1,130 mm. The wheelbase is 1,415 mm, and the seat height is 785 mm. The dry weight is 167 kg, and the fuel capacity is 16 litres or 4.2 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki SV 400S

Year: 1998 – 04


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 81 x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 39.5 kW / 53 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 41 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Monoshock, preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/60 -17
Rear Tyre: 160/60 -17
Dimensions: Length: 2035 mm / 80.1 in Width: 740 mm / 29.1 in Height: 1130 mm / 44.5 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight: 167 kg / 367 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal

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