Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER: history, specs, pictures
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.
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| 'Suzuki TS 400L APACHE / HUSTLER' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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
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.