Suzuki GSX400S Impulse

Suzuki GSX400S Impulse
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	1996 - 98
Class	Sportbike
Engine	Four stroke, in-line 4 cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	11.8:1
Transmission	6 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks, preload adjustable.
Brakes	Front: 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers Rear: Single disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	110/80-17
Rear Tire	130/80-17
Wheelbase	1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height	760 mm / 29.9 in
Weight	177 kg / 389 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity	18 Liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, in-line 4 cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.8:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 110/80-17 front tire and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, preload adjustable.. The GSX400S Impulse was fitted with a 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 177 kg / 389 lbs. The wheelbase was 1435 mm / 56.5 in long.

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Overview

Suzuki GSX 400S Impulse

Make Model	Suzuki GSX 400S Impulse
Year	1996 - 98
Engine Type	Four stroke, in-line 4 cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement	399 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke	52 x 47 mm
Compression	11.8:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	4 x 29 mm Carburetors
Starting	Electric
Max Power	44 kW / 59 hp @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque	37 Nm / 3.8 kgf-m / 27.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks, preload adjustable.
Front Brakes	2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	110/80-17
Rear Tire	130/80-17
Dimensions	Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 740 mm / 29.1 in Height: 1205 mm / 47.4 in
Wheelbase	1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height	760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight	177 kg / 389 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18 Liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal