Suzuki GSX400F Katana
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| Also called | GS400T, GS 400 T, GSX1400 Special Edition, GSX 1400 Special Edition, GSR400, GSR 400, GSR400 ABS, GSR 400 ABS, GSX400S, GSX400L, GSX400 Impulse, GSX400F Katana, GSX400E, GSX400, GSX1400, GSF400 Bandit, GS400E, GSX 400 S, GSX 400 L, GSX 400 Impulse, GSX 400 F Katana, GSX 400 E, GSX 400, GSX 1400, GS 400 E, GS 400, GSF 400 Bandit, GSX-R 400 |
| Production | 1981 |
| Class | Sportbike |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Ignition | Fully transistorised |
| Spark Plug | NGK D8EA, NIPPON DENSO X24ES-U |
| Battery | 12V, 12Ah |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork, oil dampened Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, oil dampened, spring 5-way adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x Discs Rear: Single disc |
| Front Tire | 3.25-S19 4PR |
| Rear Tire | 3.75-S18 4PR |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 10.2:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-S19 4PR front tire and a 3.75-S18 4PR 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, dual shocks, oil dampened, spring 5-way adjustable. The bike weighed just 179 kg / 395 lbs. The wheelbase was 1415 mm / 55.7 in long.
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Suzuki GSX 400F Katana
| Make Model | Suzuki GSX 400F Katana |
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| Year | 1981 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 53 x 45.2 mm |
| Compression | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4 x Mikuni BS26SS carburetors |
| Ignition | Fully transistorised |
| Starting | Electric |
| Battery | 12V, 12Ah |
| Spark Plug | NGK D8EA, NIPPON DENSO X24ES-U |
| Max Power | 30.8 kW / 41.3 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m / 22.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, DAIDO DID50UB, 104 links |
| Primary Reduction | 2.300 (92/40) |
| Final Reduction | 2.866 (43/15) |
| 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, dual shocks, oil dampened, spring 5-way adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Tire | 3.25-S19 4PR |
| Rear Tire | 3.75-S18 4PR |
| Steering Angle | 42° (left and right) |
| Caster | 63° |
| Trail | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2105 mm / 82.9 inWidth: 750 mm / 29.5 in Height: 1135 mm / 44.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Turning Radius | 2.3 m / 7.5 ft |
| Dry Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs |