Suzuki RG400 Walter Wolf

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Suzuki RG400 Walter Wolf
Manufacturer
Production 1986 - 87
Class Racing
Engine
Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Top Speed 205 km/h / 127.4 mph
Ignition Suzuki PEI
Transmission 6 Speed
Frame Double downtube, full cradle, box section aluminum perimetre frame
Suspension Front: Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing.
Rear: Full floating system, shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload
Brakes Front: 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear: Single 210 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire 110/90 V16
Rear Tire 120/90 V17
Wheelbase 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height 770 mm / 30.3 in
Weight 154 kg / 340 lbs (dry), 181 kg / 399 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 205 km/h / 127.4 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves. The engine featured a 7.0:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, 8-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/90 V16 front tire and a 120/90 V17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a Single 210 mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing. while the rear was equipped with a Full floating system, shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload. The RG400 Walter Wolf was fitted with a 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 154 kg / 340 lbs. The wheelbase was 1425 mm / 56.1 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Suzuki RG 400 Walter Wolf















Make Model Suzuki RG 400 Walter Wolf
Year 1986 - 87
Engine Type Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves
Displacement 397 cc / 24.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke 50 x 50.6 mm
Compression 7.0:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Lubrication System Suzuki CCI, oil pump injection
Induction 4 x 28 mm Mikuni VM28SH Flatslide carburetors
Ignition Suzuki PEI
Starting Kick
Max Power 43.1 kW / 59 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 48 Nm / 4.9 kgf-m / 35.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch Wet, 8-plate
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Double downtube, full cradle, box section aluminum perimetre frame
Rake 25.5o
Trail 110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Suspension Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing.
Front Wheel Travel 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension Full floating system, shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel 127 mm / 5.0 in
Front Brakes 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 210 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire 110/90 V16
Rear Tire 120/90 V17
Dimensions Length: 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width: 695 mm / 27.4 in Height: 1185 mm / 46.7 in
Wheelbase 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Ground Clearance 120 mm / 4.7 in
Seat Height 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight 154 kg / 340 lbs
Wet Weight 181 kg / 399 lbs
Fuel Capacity 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve 5 Liters / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal
Standing 1/4 Mile 11.8 sec
Standing: 0 - 100 Km/h 4.9 sec
Top Speed 205 km/h / 127.4 mph