Suzuki RM400C: history, specs, pictures
| Suzuki RM400C | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | RM 400 C |
| Production | 1978 |
| Class | Motorcross |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 80.0mm x 80.0mm |
| Top Speed | 92 mph (148 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 3.54 ft/lbs (4.8 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. mikuni vm36ss |
| Ignition | suzuki pei |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic coil spring air oil infinately adjustable damping Rear: suzuki tru-trac twin shocks gas/oil damping aluminum swinging arm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake). full floating rear brake design |
| Wheelbase | 57.09 inches (1450 mm) |
| Length | 84.25 inches (2140 mm) |
| Width | 34.84 inches (885 mm) |
| Height | 48.23 inches (1225 mm) |
| Weight | 231.49 pounds (105.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.25 Gallon (8.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki RM400C was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Suzuki in 1978. It could reach a top speed of 92 mph (148 km/h). Max torque was 3.54 ft/lbs (4.8 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 80.0mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 402.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate type.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). full floating rear brake design in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic coil spring air oil infinately adjustable damping while the rear was equipped with a suzuki tru-trac twin shocks gas/oil damping aluminum swinging arm. The RM400C was fitted with a 2.25 Gallon (8.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 231.49 pounds (105.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.