Suzuki GSX 400E-L

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Suzuki GSX 400E-L
Manufacturer
Production 1981 - 83
Class Sportbike
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Ignition Transistorized
Transmission 6 speed constant mesh
Frame Double cradle
Suspension Front: Air assisted telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shocks, preload adjustable
Brakes Front: Single disc
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.60S-18 4PR
Rear Tire 4.10S-18 4PR
Weight
Oil Capacity 3.0 Liters / 3.2 US qt / 2.6 Imp qt
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual



Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 10.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet multiple plates, coil spring.

Chassis

It came with a 3.60S-18 4PR front tire and a 4.10S-18 4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Air assisted telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, preload adjustable.

Photos

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Overview

Make Model Suzuki GSX 400E - L
Year 1981 - 83
Engine Type Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 398 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke 67 x 56.6 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 10.5:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil Capacity 3.0 Liters / 3.2 US qt / 2.6 Imp qt
Induction 2 x Mikuni BS34SS carburetors
Ignition Transistorized
Starting Electric
Max Power 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 36.3 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m 26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch Wet multiple plates, coil spring
Transmission 6 speed constant mesh
Final Drive Chain
Gear Ratio 1st 2.461 / 2nd 1.777 / 3rd 1.380 / 4th 1.125 / 5th 0.961 / 6th 0.851:1
Primary Drive Ratio 2.714
Secondary Drive Ratio 2.933
Frame Double cradle
Front Suspension Air assisted telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks, preload adjustable
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 3.60S-18 4PR
Rear Tire 4.10S-18 4PR