Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER: history, specs, pictures

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'Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER'
Manufacturer
[[Suzuki]]
Production 1976
Class [[:Category:Enduro motorcycles|Enduro]] [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
Engine
Two stroke, single cylinder, aluminum
Bore / Stroke 81.3mm x 81.3mm
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Horsepower 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 6000RPM
Torque 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Fuel System Mikuni 58SS
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, 5-way adjustable
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-21 4PR
Rear Tire 4.00-18 4PR
Wheelbase 56.1 inches (1425 mm)
Length 88.19 inches (2240 mm)
Width 35.0 inches (889 mm)
Weight 131.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER was a Two stroke, single cylinder, aluminum Enduro motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1976. Max torque was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 34.06 HP (25.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine

A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 396.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

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

Chassis

It came with a 3.00-21 4PR front tire and a 4.00-18 4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks, 5-way adjustable. The wheelbase was 56.1 inches (1425 mm) long.

1976 - 1981 Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER

1976 - 1981 Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER 1976 - 1981 Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER 1976 - 1981 Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER 1976 - 1981 Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER

The new first and fifth gear-ratio changes were made to improve low speed trailing. But the speed differences between the old J and K models compared to the new L version are minute. We couldn't feel the difference when riding. At a constant 4000 rpm the J and K models went 50.3 mph in fifth and 17.6 in first. The L version does 49.9 and 19.5 mph in the same gears a reduction of 0.4 and 1.9 mph respectively.