Suzuki GSF400 Bandit

Suzuki GS400
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	GS400T, GS 400 T, GSX1400 Special Edition, GSX 1400 Special Edition, GSR400, GSR 400, GSR400 ABS, GSR 400 ABS, GSX400S, GSX400L, GSX400 Impulse, GSX400F Katana, GSX400E, GSX400, GSX1400, GSF400 Bandit, GS400E, GSX 400 S, GSX 400 L, GSX 400 Impulse, GSX 400 F Katana, GSX 400 E, GSX 400, GSX 1400, GS 400 E, GS 400, GSF 400 Bandit, GSX-R 400
Production	1989 -
Class	[[:Category:Standard motorcycles|Standard]] [[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio	11.8:1
Top Speed	185.1 km/h / 115 mph
Ignition	Transistorized
Spark Plug	NGK CR9EK ‘91-93
Battery	YUASA YTX9-BS ‘91-93
Transmission	6 Speed
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	1430 mm / 56.3 in
Weight	172 kg / 379 lbs (dry), 184 kg / 406 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	16 Liters / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 185.1 km/h / 115 mph.

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.8:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

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.

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Overview

Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit

Make Model	Suzuki GSF 400
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