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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Suzuki RM400 | |||
|photo= 1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-0.jpg | |||
|aka = RM 400 | |||
|manufacturer = Suzuki | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1978 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = [[Suzuki RM370]] | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Motocross | |||
|engine = Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 80.0mm x 80.0mm | |||
|compression = 6.7:1 | |||
|top_speed =89 mph | |||
|power = 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500RPM | |||
|torque = 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM | |||
|fuel_system = Mikuni VM36SS Carburetor | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B8EGV}} '80-81<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8EV}} '79 | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-Speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: Chain <br> | |||
Clutch: Wet, multiplate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: Air/oil-damped, Leading Axle <br> | |||
Rear: Aluminum Box Type, Gas-oil Shocks | |||
|brakes =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21-4PR}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.50-18-4PR}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 57.09 inches (1450 mm) | |||
|length = 84.29 inches (2141 mm) | |||
|width = 34.8 inches (884 mm) | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 105.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
|final_drive= {{chain|520x110}} ‘79<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|front_sprocket= 13T ‘79<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|rear_sprocket= 50T ‘79<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Suzuki]] RM400''' was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke Trial [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1978. Max [[torque]] was 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500 RPM. | |||
==History== | |||
The RM (standing for racing motorcycles) series of Moto-Cross machines were launched in 1975, replacing the old TM models. The range ran from 50cc right up to 400cc, and were very successful off the back of Suzuki’s World championship winning works machinery. By 1981 the models adopted liquid-cooling and the Full Floater swing-arm, a giant evolutionary leap in the handling stakes, giving Suzuki a real edge against the competition at that time. Manufactured from 1978 to 1980, the machine had an air cooled, single cylinder two-stroke engine with a displacement of 402cc and a 6.7:1 compression ratio. | |||
==Engine== | |||
A 80.0mm [[bore]] x 80.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 402.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.00-21-4PR front [[tire]] and a 4.50-18-4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Air/oil-damped, Leading Axle while the rear was equipped with a Aluminum Box Type, Gas-oil Shocks. The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long. | |||
The '''Suzuki RM400''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1979 to 1981. | |||
==1978 RM400C== | ==1978 RM400C== | ||
[[Image:1978-Suzuki-RM400C.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki RM400C]]<br style="clear: left"/> | [[Image:1978-Suzuki-RM400C.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki RM400C]]<br style="clear: left"/> | ||
*FRAME #: RM400-100001 | *FRAME #: RM400-100001 | ||
*ENGINE #: RM400-100009 | *ENGINE #: RM400-100009 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 402cc | *ENGINE TYPE: ... 402cc [[Two-stroke]] | ||
*MODEL CODE: ... 412 | *MODEL CODE: ... 412 | ||
*COLOR: Yellow | *COLOR: Yellow | ||
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==1979 RM400N== | ==1979 RM400N== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400N.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400N | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-6124-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-6124-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-6124-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
*FRAME #: RM400-105660 | *FRAME #: RM400-105660 | ||
*ENGINE #: RM400-105681 | *ENGINE #: RM400-105681 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: | *ENGINE TYPE: 417cc [[Two-stroke]] | ||
*MODEL CODE: 404 | *MODEL CODE: 404 | ||
*COLOR: Yellow | *COLOR: Yellow | ||
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==1980 RM400T== | ==1980 RM400T== | ||
[[Image:1980-Suzuki-RM400T.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM400T]]<br style="clear: left"/> | [[Image:1980-Suzuki-RM400T.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM400T]]<br style="clear: left"/>[[Image:1980 RM400.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM400T]]<br style="clear: left"/> | ||
*FRAME #: RM400-109717 | *FRAME #: RM400-109717 | ||
*ENGINE #: RM400-109785 | *ENGINE #: RM400-109785 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: 417cc | *ENGINE TYPE: 417cc [[Two-stroke]] | ||
*MODEL CODE: 404 | *MODEL CODE: 404 | ||
*COLOR: Yellow | *COLOR: Yellow | ||
* Three tone blue tank stripes below black outlined Suzuki | * Three tone blue tank stripes below black outlined Suzuki | ||
==1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400== | |||
[[File:suzuki-rm400-1978-1980-3.jpg|600px|1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400]] | |||
[[File:suzuki-rm400-1978-1980-2.jpg|600px|1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400]] | |||
[[File:suzuki-rm400-1978-1980-1.jpg|600px|1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400]] | |||
[[File:suzuki-rm400-1978-1980-0.jpg|600px|1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400]] | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-professionals#suzuki-rm400 The Professionals] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/silver-dream-racer#suzuki-rm400 Silver Dream Racer] | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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*[[Suzuki RM465]] | *[[Suzuki RM465]] | ||
*[[Suzuki RM500]] | *[[Suzuki RM500]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Suzuki}} | |||
{{Suzuki RM}} | |||
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM400]] | [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM400]] | ||
[[Category:Motocross motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] |
Latest revision as of 22:53, 23 February 2023
Suzuki RM400 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | RM 400 |
Production | 1978 |
Class | Motocross |
Predecessor | Suzuki RM370 |
Engine | Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 80.0mm x 80.0mm |
Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
Top Speed | 89 mph |
Horsepower | 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500RPM |
Torque | 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
Fuel System | Mikuni VM36SS Carburetor |
Spark Plug | NGK B8EGV '80-81 NGK B8EV '79 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 520x110 ‘79[1] |
Front Sprocket | 13T ‘79[1] |
Rear Sprocket | 50T ‘79[1] |
Suspension | Front: Air/oil-damped, Leading Axle Rear: Aluminum Box Type, Gas-oil Shocks |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 3.00-21-4PR |
Rear Tire | 4.50-18-4PR |
Wheelbase | 57.09 inches (1450 mm) |
Length | 84.29 inches (2141 mm) |
Width | 34.8 inches (884 mm) |
Weight | 105.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki RM400 was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke Trial motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1978. Max torque was 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
History[edit | edit source]
The RM (standing for racing motorcycles) series of Moto-Cross machines were launched in 1975, replacing the old TM models. The range ran from 50cc right up to 400cc, and were very successful off the back of Suzuki’s World championship winning works machinery. By 1981 the models adopted liquid-cooling and the Full Floater swing-arm, a giant evolutionary leap in the handling stakes, giving Suzuki a real edge against the competition at that time. Manufactured from 1978 to 1980, the machine had an air cooled, single cylinder two-stroke engine with a displacement of 402cc and a 6.7:1 compression ratio.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 80.0mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 402.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-21-4PR front tire and a 4.50-18-4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Air/oil-damped, Leading Axle while the rear was equipped with a Aluminum Box Type, Gas-oil Shocks. The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.
The Suzuki RM400 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1979 to 1981.
1978 RM400C[edit | edit source]
- FRAME #: RM400-100001
- ENGINE #: RM400-100009
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 402cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 412
- COLOR: Yellow
- Aluminum swing arm
- Gas reservoir shocks
- Rear brake activated by cable
1979 RM400N[edit | edit source]
- FRAME #: RM400-105660
- ENGINE #: RM400-105681
- ENGINE TYPE: 417cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 404
- COLOR: Yellow
- Rear brake activated by rod
- Three tone blue tank and side covers stripes
1980 RM400T[edit | edit source]
- FRAME #: RM400-109717
- ENGINE #: RM400-109785
- ENGINE TYPE: 417cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 404
- COLOR: Yellow
- Three tone blue tank stripes below black outlined Suzuki
1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400[edit | edit source]
In Media[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Suzuki RM50
- Suzuki RM60
- Suzuki RM65
- Suzuki RM80
- Suzuki RM85
- Suzuki RM100
- Suzuki RM125
- Suzuki RM250
- Suzuki RM370
- Suzuki RM465
- Suzuki RM500
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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