Suzuki RF400R: history, specs, pictures
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| Suzuki RF400R | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1993 - 1994 |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Hollow steel perimeter frame |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm Telescopic forks, preload adjustable. Rear: Link-type single shock, rebound and preload adjustable. |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x Discs, 4 piston caliper Rear: Single disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60-17 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Weight | 186 kg / 410 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki RF 400 R was a Water-cooled, 4-cylinders, 4-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1993. Max torque was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 9500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 11000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder..
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 160/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x Discs, 4 piston caliper in the front and a Single disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Telescopic forks, preload adjustable. while the rear was equipped with a Link-type single shock, rebound and preload adjustable.. The RF400R was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 186 kg / 410 lbs. The wheelbase was 1430 mm / 56.3 in long.
1993 - 1999 Suzuki RF 400 R[edit | edit source]
1993 - 1999 Suzuki RF 400 R
1993 - 1999 Suzuki RF 400 R
1993 - 1999 Suzuki RF 400 R
1993 - 1999 Suzuki RF 400 R
My Suzuki RF 400R was first introduced in 1993 and produced until 2000. For older model motorcycle foundation was taken Suzuki RF 600 , which received the engine from the Suzuki GSX-R 400 . Later on Suzuki RF 400R was raised and the motor from the 'Red' Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit - different versions of data VC designation on plastic, the cylinder head is red and red brake discs.
Specifications[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Suzuki RF 400R |
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| Year | 1993-94 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 40.4 x 56 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Mikuni 32 mm carburetors |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 42.3 kW / 58 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 38 Nm / 3.87kgf-m / 28 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Hollow steel perimeter frame |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks, preload adjustable. |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type single shock, rebound and preload adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x Discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60-17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2116 mm / 83.3 in Width: 719 mm / 28.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |