Suzuki GSX-R 400R-SPII
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| Suzuki GSX-R 400R-SPII | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1992 |
| Class | Sportbike |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/h / 127 mph |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Transmission | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Frame | Aluminum angular pipe double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers Rear: Single disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/60-R17 53H |
| Rear Tire | 150/60-R18 64H |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Seat Height | 710 mm / 28.0 in |
| Weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Liters / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 204 km/h / 127 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC. The engine featured a 11.8:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/60-R17 53H front tire and a 150/60-R18 64H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable. The GSX-R 400R-SPII was fitted with a 15 Liters / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 167 kg / 368 lbs. The wheelbase was 1375 mm / 54.1 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Suzuki GSX-R 400SP-SPII
Suzukis GSX-R400 is easily mistakable for
its larger brother the 750 with its distinctive slingshot looks and
aluminum frame. Not as sought after as the other Japanese 400cc
imports, but that keep prices low and means you can grab a bargain.
Handling is excellent handling, but the engine requires a thrashing
as its all revs, but its still rewarding to ride fast.
The Suzuki GSX-R400 feels very similar to
its larger brother but shrunk down. Its tiny pegs are high and are
a nightmare on the road but they make sense on the track. However,
you need to play around with the suspension. On most models the rear
is too soft and causes under steer. But once set-up, despite its
old-fashioned-looking frame, its a little track weapon
Some versions of the Suzuki GSX-R400 were speed restricted to just over 110mph, however, once de-restricted, the engine loves to rev all the way to an 15,000 rpm redline. Real back wheel figures can be as much as 60bhp which makes the GSX-R no slouch but dont expect anything below 6,000rpm.
The Suzuki GSX-R400s bodywork can soon
appear shabby, especially if its seen a few British winters and
been trashed by excitable youngsters. Clutches can take a real
hammering, also, but the engine seems reliable, just like every
GSX-R.
The Suzuki GSX-R400s upside-down 41mm front forks are adjustable for pre-load only but the rear is fully adjustable. Nissin front brake calipers and that distinctive looking aluminum frame give it the appearance of its bigger brother. Overall, its comparable to the other Japanese four-cylinder 400s.
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| Make Model | Suzuki GSX-R 400R SPII |
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| Year | 1992 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC |
| Displacement | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 40.4 mm |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 11.8:1 |
| Induction | Slingshot carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Headlight | 12V 35/35w x 2 |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 45.2 kW / 60.6 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | 2.212 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.066 |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 3.166 / 2nd 2.125 / 3rd 1.631 / 4th 1.333 / 5th .173 / 6th 1.083 |
| Frame | Aluminum angular pipe double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/60-R17 53H |
| Rear Tire | 150/60-R18 64H |
| Rake | 27° 25' |
| Trail | 96 mm / 3.7 in |
| Dimensions | Length 1995 mm / 78.5 in Width 695 mm / 27.4 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Seat Height | 710 mm / 28.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Liters / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 12.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 204 km/h / 127 mph |