Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit (1989)

The Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit is a motorcycle that was produced in 1989. Its engine is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC with four valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 398 cc and a bore x stroke of 56 x 40.4 mm. The compression ratio is 11.8:1, and the cooling system is liquid-cooled. The motorcycle has 4 x Mikuni BST32 carburetors and transistorized ignition. The maximum power of the bike is 44 kW / 59 hp at 12000 rpm, and the maximum torque is 38 Nm / 3.9 kgf-m / 28.2 lb-ft at 10500 rpm. The transmission has six speeds, and the final drive is a chain. Additionally, the front suspension is a 41 mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped, while the rear suspension is a preload-adjustable Kayaba monoshock. The front brakes consist of a single 310mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brakes include a single 260mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The bike has a fuel capacity of 16 liters / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal and a fuel consumption average of 5.9 L/100 km / 17.0 km/l / 40 US mpg / 48 Imp mpg. The brakes of the motorcycle can stop from 60 km/h to 0 in 13.8 m / 45.3 ft, and from 100 km/h to 0 in 37.9 m / 124.3 ft. The standing 1/4 mile time is 12.9 sec / 161.3 km/h / 100 mph, while the top speed is 185.1 km/h / 115 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSF 400

Year: 1989 –


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 56 40.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 4 x Mikuni BST32 carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44 kW / 59 hp @ 12000 rpm (at rear tyre 36.3kW / 48.7 hp @ 10750 rpm )
Max Torque: 38 Nm / 3.9 kgf-m / 28.2 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock

Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/70-17
Rear Tyre: 150/70-17
Dimensions: Length: 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width: 705 mm / 27.8 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in
Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Dry Weight: 172 kg / 379 lbs
Wet Weight: 184 kg / 406 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.9 L/100 km / 17.0 km/l / 40 US mpg / 48 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.8 m / 45.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 37.9 m / 124.3 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.9 sec / 161.3 km/h / 100 mph
Top Speed: 185.1 km/h / 115 mph

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