Suzuki Gladius 400: history, specs, pictures
| 'Suzuki Gladius 400' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
|---|---|
| Also called | Gladius 400 ABS |
| Production | 2010 - 2017 |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.0mm x 62.6mm |
| Horsepower | 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 11000RPM |
| Torque | 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | transistorised |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Rear: link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. 2-piston caliper. Rear: single disc. 1-piston caliper. |
| Front Tire | 120/70-zr17 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60-zr17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.89 inches (1445 mm) |
| Length | 83.86 inches (2130 mm) |
| Width | 29.92 inches (760 mm) |
| Height | 42.91 inches (1090 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.91 inches (785 mm) |
| Weight | 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg) (dry), 206.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.50 liters/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki Gladius 400 was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Suzuki between 2010 and 2017. Max torque was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 11000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a oil & air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 81.0mm bore x 62.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 398.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate coil spring.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 160/60-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. 2-piston caliper. in the front and a single disc. 1-piston caliper. in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable. The Gladius 400 was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.89 inches (1445 mm) long.