Suzuki GSX400FW

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Suzuki GSX400FW
Manufacturer
Also called GSX 400 FW
Production 1983
Class Sportbike
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Ignition Fully transistorised
Battery 12V, 12Ah
Transmission 6 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork, oil dampened
Rear: Swingarm, mono shock
Brakes Front: 2 x Discs
Rear: Single disc
Front Tire 100/90-16 54S
Rear Tire 110/90-18 61S
Wheelbase 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Weight 177 kg / 390 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 10.9:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-16 54S front tire and a 110/90-18 61S rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x Discs in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, oil dampened while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, mono shock. The bike weighed just 177 kg / 390 lbs. The wheelbase was 1435 mm / 56.5 in long.

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Suzuki GSX400FW

Overview[edit | edit source]

Suzuki GSX 400FW





Make Model Suzuki GSX 400FW
Year 1983
Engine Type Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 398 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke 53 x 45.2 mm
Compression 10.9:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Lubrication System Wet sump
Induction 2 x Mikuni BS26SS carburetors
Ignition Fully transistorised
Starting Electric
Battery 12V, 12Ah
Max Power 36.9 kW / 49.5 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque 35.3 Nm / 3.6 kgf-m / 26.0 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch Wet, multiplate
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Primary Reduction 2.212
Final Reduction 3.066
Gear Ratios 1st 3.166 (38/12) / 2nd 2.125 (34/16) / 3rd 1.631 (31/19) / 4th 1.333 (28/21) / 5th 1.173 (27/23) / 6th 1.083 (26/24)
Front Suspension Telescopic fork, oil dampened
Front Wheel Travel 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension Swingarm, mono shock
Rear Wheel Travel 107 mm / 4.2 in
Front Brakes 2 x Discs
Rear Brakes Single disc
Front Tire 100/90-16 54S
Rear Tire 110/90-18 61S
Rake 27.2°
Trail 96 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions Length: 2110 mm / 83.1 inWidth: 745 mm / 29.3 in Height: 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Wheelbase 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Ground Clearance 160 mm / 6.3 in
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight 177 kg / 390 lbs