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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki RM400
|image            =
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 79-81
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = 400
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8EGV}} '80-81<br />{{sparkplug|B8EV}} '79
|battery          =
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}} '79 , '80-81
|rear_tire    = {{tire|6705}} '80-81<br />{{tire|4.60-18}} '79
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
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|turning_radius  =
|related          =
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}}


The '''Suzuki RM400''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1979 to 1981.


==1978 RM400C==
{{Motorcycle
[[Image:1978-Suzuki-RM400C.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki RM400C]]<br style="clear: left"/>
|name            = Suzuki RM400
*FRAME #: RM400-100001
|photo= 1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-0.jpg
*ENGINE #: RM400-100009
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 402cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: ... 412
*COLOR: Yellow
* Aluminum swing arm
* Gas reservoir shocks
* Rear brake activated by cable
 
[[Image:RM400C.jpg|left|thumb|RM400C 1978]]<br style="clear: left"/>
 
==1979 RM400N==
 
<sgallery>
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400N.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400N]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-6124-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-6124-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-6124-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow]]
</sgallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>
 
*FRAME #: RM400-105660
*ENGINE #: RM400-105681
*ENGINE TYPE:  402cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE:  404
*COLOR: Yellow
* Rear brake activated by rod
* Three tone blue tank and side covers stripes
 
==1980 RM400T==
[[Image:1980-Suzuki-RM400T.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM400T]]<br style="clear: left"/>[[Image:1980 RM400.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM400T]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: RM400-109717
*ENGINE #: RM400-109785
*ENGINE TYPE: 417cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: 404
*COLOR: Yellow
* Three tone blue tank stripes below black outlined Suzuki
 
==See Also==
*[[Suzuki RM50]]
*[[Suzuki RM60]]
*[[Suzuki RM65]]
*[[Suzuki RM80]]
*[[Suzuki RM85]]
*[[Suzuki RM100]]
*[[Suzuki RM125]]
*[[Suzuki RM250]]
*[[Suzuki RM370]]
*[[Suzuki RM465]]
*[[Suzuki RM500]]
{{Suzuki}}
 
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM400]]
[[Category:Suzuki RM series]]
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Suzuki RM400'''
|image            =
|aka              = RM 400
|aka              = RM 400
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1978
|production      = 1978
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      = [[Suzuki RM370]]
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Trial]]
|class            = Motocross
|engine          = Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke
|engine          = Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 80.0mm x 80.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 80.0mm x 80.0mm
|compression      = 6.7:1
|compression      = 6.7:1
|top_speed        =
|top_speed        =89 mph
|power            = 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500RPM
|power            = 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          = 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|torque          = 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|fuel_system      = Mikuni VM36SS Carburetor
|fuel_system      = Mikuni VM36SS Carburetor
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8EGV}} '80-81<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8EV}} '79
|battery          =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-Speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-Speed <br>
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|fuel_capacity    =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          =
|competition      =
|competition      =
|final_drive= {{chain|520x110}} ‘79<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= 13T ‘79<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= 50T ‘79<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]] RM400''' was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke Trial [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1978. Max [[torque]] was 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500 RPM.   
The '''[[Suzuki]] RM400''' was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke Trial [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1978. Max [[torque]] was 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500 RPM.   
==History==
The RM (standing for racing motorcycles) series of Moto-Cross machines were launched in 1975, replacing the old TM models. The range ran from 50cc right up to 400cc, and were very successful off the back of Suzuki’s World championship winning works machinery. By 1981 the models adopted liquid-cooling and the Full Floater swing-arm, a giant evolutionary leap in the handling stakes, giving Suzuki a real edge against the competition at that time. Manufactured from 1978 to 1980, the machine had an air cooled, single cylinder two-stroke engine with a displacement of 402cc and a 6.7:1 compression ratio.


==Engine==
==Engine==
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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-21-4PR front [[tire]] and a 4.50-18-4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Air/oil-damped, Leading Axle while the rear was equipped with a Aluminum Box Type, Gas-oil Shocks. The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.   
It came with a 3.00-21-4PR front [[tire]] and a 4.50-18-4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Air/oil-damped, Leading Axle while the rear was equipped with a Aluminum Box Type, Gas-oil Shocks. The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.   
The '''Suzuki RM400''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1979 to 1981.
==1978 RM400C==
[[Image:1978-Suzuki-RM400C.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki RM400C]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: RM400-100001
*ENGINE #: RM400-100009
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 402cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: ... 412
*COLOR: Yellow
* Aluminum swing arm
* Gas reservoir shocks
* Rear brake activated by cable
[[Image:RM400C.jpg|left|thumb|RM400C 1978]]<br style="clear: left"/>
==1979 RM400N==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400N.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400N
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-6124-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-6124-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-6124-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
File:1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1512-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM400 in Yellow
</gallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: RM400-105660
*ENGINE #: RM400-105681
*ENGINE TYPE:  417cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE:  404
*COLOR: Yellow
* Rear brake activated by rod
* Three tone blue tank and side covers stripes
==1980 RM400T==
[[Image:1980-Suzuki-RM400T.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM400T]]<br style="clear: left"/>[[Image:1980 RM400.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM400T]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: RM400-109717
*ENGINE #: RM400-109785
*ENGINE TYPE: 417cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: 404
*COLOR: Yellow
* Three tone blue tank stripes below black outlined Suzuki


==1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400==
==1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400==
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[[File:suzuki-rm400-1978-1980-0.jpg|600px|1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400]]
[[File:suzuki-rm400-1978-1980-0.jpg|600px|1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400]]


The RM (standing for racing motorcycles) series of Moto-Cross machines were launched in 1975, replacing the old TM models. The range ran from 50cc right up to 400cc, and were very successful off the back of Suzuki’s World championship winning works machinery. By 1981 the models adopted liquid-cooling and the Full Floater swing-arm, a giant evolutionary leap in the handling stakes, giving Suzuki a real edge against the competition at that time. Manufactured from 1978 to 1980, the machine had an air cooled, single cylinder two-stroke engine with a displacement of 402cc and a 6.7:1 compression ratio.
 




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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/silver-dream-racer#suzuki-rm400 Silver Dream Racer]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/silver-dream-racer#suzuki-rm400 Silver Dream Racer]


[[Category:Trial motorcycles]]
 
==See Also==
*[[Suzuki RM50]]
*[[Suzuki RM60]]
*[[Suzuki RM65]]
*[[Suzuki RM80]]
*[[Suzuki RM85]]
*[[Suzuki RM100]]
*[[Suzuki RM125]]
*[[Suzuki RM250]]
*[[Suzuki RM370]]
*[[Suzuki RM465]]
*[[Suzuki RM500]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
{{Suzuki}}
{{Suzuki RM}}
 
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM400]]
 
 
[[Category:Motocross motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]

Latest revision as of 22:53, 23 February 2023


1979-Suzuki-RM400-Yellow-1123-0.jpg
Suzuki RM400
Manufacturer
Also called RM 400
Production 1978
Class Motocross
Predecessor Suzuki RM370
Engine
Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 80.0mm x 80.0mm
Compression ratio 6.7:1
Top Speed 89 mph
Horsepower 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System Mikuni VM36SS Carburetor
Spark Plug NGK B8EGV '80-81
NGK B8EV '79
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Final Drive Chain: 520x110 ‘79[1]
Front Sprocket 13T ‘79[1]
Rear Sprocket 50T ‘79[1]
Suspension Front: Air/oil-damped, Leading Axle
Rear: Aluminum Box Type, Gas-oil Shocks
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-21-4PR
Rear Tire 4.50-18-4PR
Wheelbase 57.09 inches (1450 mm)
Length 84.29 inches (2141 mm)
Width 34.8 inches (884 mm)
Weight 105.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual

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The Suzuki RM400 was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, Two-stroke Trial motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1978. Max torque was 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

History[edit | edit source]

The RM (standing for racing motorcycles) series of Moto-Cross machines were launched in 1975, replacing the old TM models. The range ran from 50cc right up to 400cc, and were very successful off the back of Suzuki’s World championship winning works machinery. By 1981 the models adopted liquid-cooling and the Full Floater swing-arm, a giant evolutionary leap in the handling stakes, giving Suzuki a real edge against the competition at that time. Manufactured from 1978 to 1980, the machine had an air cooled, single cylinder two-stroke engine with a displacement of 402cc and a 6.7:1 compression ratio.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 80.0mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 402.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21-4PR front tire and a 4.50-18-4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Air/oil-damped, Leading Axle while the rear was equipped with a Aluminum Box Type, Gas-oil Shocks. The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.

The Suzuki RM400 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1979 to 1981.

1978 RM400C[edit | edit source]

1978 Suzuki RM400C


  • FRAME #: RM400-100001
  • ENGINE #: RM400-100009
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 402cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 412
  • COLOR: Yellow
  • Aluminum swing arm
  • Gas reservoir shocks
  • Rear brake activated by cable
RM400C 1978


1979 RM400N[edit | edit source]


  • FRAME #: RM400-105660
  • ENGINE #: RM400-105681
  • ENGINE TYPE: 417cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 404
  • COLOR: Yellow
  • Rear brake activated by rod
  • Three tone blue tank and side covers stripes

1980 RM400T[edit | edit source]

1980 Suzuki RM400T


1980 Suzuki RM400T


  • FRAME #: RM400-109717
  • ENGINE #: RM400-109785
  • ENGINE TYPE: 417cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 404
  • COLOR: Yellow
  • Three tone blue tank stripes below black outlined Suzuki


1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400[edit | edit source]

1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400 1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400 1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400 1978 - 1980 Suzuki RM400



In Media[edit | edit source]


See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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