Suzuki GSF400 Bandit
The Suzuki GSF 400 BANDIT was a Air/oil Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1989 and 1991. Max torque was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.0 HP (44.0 KW) @ 12000 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 185.1 km/h / 115 mph.
Suzuki GSF400 Bandit | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | Bandit |
Production | 1989 - 1991 |
Class | Standard |
Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
Top Speed | 185.1 km/h / 115 mph |
Horsepower | 59.0 HP (44.0 KW) @ 12000RPM |
Torque | 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM |
Fuel System | 4xMikuni BST32 Carburetor |
Ignition | Transistorized |
Spark Plug | NGK CR9EK ‘91-93[1] |
Battery | YUASA YTX9-BS ‘91-93[1] |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain: 525 ‘91-93[1] |
Suspension | Front: 41mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped Rear: Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock |
Brakes | Front: Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
Wheelbase | 56.3 inches (1430 mm) |
Length | 80.91 inches (2055 mm) |
Width | 27.8 inches (706 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
Weight | 168.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Fuel Capacity | 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was an oil/air cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.8:1 compression ratio.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 110/70-17 front tire and a 150/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped while the rear was equipped with a Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock. The GSF400 Bandit was fitted with a 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 172 kg / 379 lbs. The wheelbase was 1430 mm / 56.3 in long.
1989 - 1991 Suzuki GSF 400 BANDITEdit
The initial model of the Bandit 400 is quite easy to recognize from its dark brown colored front forks. The same type of front forks appeared again in 1992 but then the brake discs had different design.
1991 - 1995 Suzuki GSF 400 BANDITEdit
The bandit series is the absolute bestseller in today's Suzuki program: the GSF 600 is clearly in the first place in the new registrations in 1997, the big Bolide GSF 1200 follows already fourth place and is thus the king of Big Bikes. There are virtually no model modifications. With the change of the sixth gear and the rear sprocket the translation for the German version from 1993 was slightly shorter.
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SpecificationsEdit
Make Model | Suzuki GSF 400 |
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Year | 1989 - |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Displacement | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 56 х 40.4 mm |
Compression | 11.8:1 |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Induction | 4 x Mikuni BST32 carburetors |
Ignition | Transistorized |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 12000 rpm (at rear tire 36.3kW / 48.7 hp @ 10750 rpm ) |
Max Torque | 38 Nm / 3.9 kgf-m / 28.2 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Front Suspension | 41mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped |
Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock |
Rear Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Front Brakes | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
Dimensions | Length: 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width: 705 mm / 27.8 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in |
Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
Dry Weight | 172 kg / 379 lbs |
Wet Weight | 184 kg / 406 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
Consumption Average | 5.9 L/100 km / 17.0 km/l / 40 US mpg / 48 Imp mpg |
Braking 60 Km/h - 0 | 13.8 m / 45.3 ft |
Braking 100 Km/h - 0 | 37.9 m / 124.3 ft |
Standing ¼ Mile | 12.9 sec / 161.3 km/h / 100 mph |
Top Speed | 185.1 km/h / 115 mph |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.