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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki DR400
|name            = Suzuki DR400
|image            =  
|photo=Suzuki-dr400-1980-1985-0.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 80
|model_year      =
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|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '80
|battery          =
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}} '80
|rear_tire    = {{tire|6705}} '80
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The '''Suzuki DR400''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1980.
 
==1980 DR400T==
[[Image:1980-Suzuki-DR400T.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki DR400T]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: DR400-100042
*ENGINE #: DR400-100043
*ENGINE TYPE: 397cc [[Four-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: 372
*COLOR: White
* Three tone blue tank stripes
* Rectangular headlight
{{Suzuki}}
 
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|DR400]]
[[Category:Suzuki DR series]]
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Suzuki DR400'''
|image            =
|aka              = DR400S, DR 400 S, DR 400
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1980 - 1981
|production      = 1980
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      = [[Suzuki DR370]]
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Enduro]]
|class            = Enduro
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|engine          = 396cc [[air-cooled]] single cylinder, [[four-stroke]]
|bore_stroke      = 88.0mm x 65.2mm
|bore_stroke      = 88.0mm x 65.2mm
|compression      = 9.3:1
|compression      = 9.3:1
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|fuel_system      = 33mm Mikuni Carburetor
|fuel_system      = 33mm Mikuni Carburetor
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '80
|battery          = 9.3:1
|battery          =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
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|fuel_capacity    = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          =
|competition      =
|competition      =
|final_drive={{chain|520x108}} ‘80<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=16T ‘80<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=46T ‘80<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]] DR400S''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1980 and 1981. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7500 RPM.   
The '''[[Suzuki]] DR400S''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1980. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7500 RPM.   


==Engine==
==Engine==
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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Coil Forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Gas Shocks. The DR400S was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank.   
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Coil Forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Gas Shocks. The DR400S was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank.   
==1980 DR400T==
[[Image:1980-Suzuki-DR400T.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki DR400T]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: DR400-100042
*ENGINE #: DR400-100043
*ENGINE TYPE: 397cc [[Four-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: 372
*COLOR: White
* Three tone blue tank stripes
* Rectangular headlight


==1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S==
==1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S==
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[[File:suzuki-dr400-1980-1985-1.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S]]
[[File:suzuki-dr400-1980-1985-1.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S]]
[[File:suzuki-dr400-1980-1985-0.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S]]
[[File:suzuki-dr400-1980-1985-0.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S]]
You'll be impressed with the amount of torque coming from the 398 cc liquid-cooled power plant as well as the crisp handling from the adjustable suspension. This ultra-reliable bike is completely street legal with an electric start and easy-to-read instrument cluster.


==In Media==
==In Media==
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/hanna-d-la-ragazza-del-vondel-park#suzuki-dr400 Hanna D. - La ragazza del Vondel Park]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/hanna-d-la-ragazza-del-vondel-park#suzuki-dr400 Hanna D. - La ragazza del Vondel Park]


==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Suzuki}}
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|DR400]]
[[Category:Suzuki DR series]]
[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]

Latest revision as of 20:10, 23 November 2019

Suzuki-dr400-1980-1985-0.jpg
Suzuki DR400
Manufacturer
Production 1980
Class Enduro
Predecessor Suzuki DR370
Engine
396cc air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.0mm x 65.2mm
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Top Speed 80 mph (128 km/h)
Horsepower 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7500RPM
Fuel System 33mm Mikuni Carburetor
Spark Plug NGK D8EA '80
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Final Drive Chain: 520x108 ‘80[1]
Front Sprocket 16T ‘80[1]
Rear Sprocket 46T ‘80[1]
Suspension Front: Telescopic Coil Forks
Rear: Dual Gas Shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
Weight 141.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki DR400S was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1980. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 65.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 396.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Coil Forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Gas Shocks. The DR400S was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank.


1980 DR400T[edit | edit source]

1980 Suzuki DR400T


  • FRAME #: DR400-100042
  • ENGINE #: DR400-100043
  • ENGINE TYPE: 397cc Four-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 372
  • COLOR: White
  • Three tone blue tank stripes
  • Rectangular headlight


1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S[edit | edit source]

1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S 1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S 1980 - 1985 Suzuki DR 400 S

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.