Suzuki GSX 1400Z: history, specs, pictures
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| Suzuki GSX 1400Z | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2005 |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 105.0 HP (78.3 KW) @ 6800RPM |
| Torque | 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection with 34mm throttle bodies |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable Rear: Dual piggyback reservoir shocks fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Brakes | Front: Double discs 320 mm Rear: Single disc 260 mm |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 inches (1519 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 245.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki GSX 1400Z was a Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Sport touring motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2005. Max torque was 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 105.0 HP (78.3 KW) @ 6800 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1402.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 320 mm in the front and a Single disc 260 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Dual piggyback reservoir shocks fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. The wheelbase was 59.8 inches (1519 mm) long.
2005 Suzuki GSX 1400Z[edit | edit source]
The 2004 Suzuki GSX 1400Z has not only been modified on the surface. The fuel injection system was revisited for a better fuel intake (better acceleartion) at the lower speed range as was the automatic fast idle system. An internally coded ignition key was added as an immobilizer system and the aluminum cylinder walls were coated with something called Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SMEC). The front brake lever had now 5-step adjustment (previously 6-step).