Suzuki GSX-R400 (1988)

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The Suzuki GSX-R 400 is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse four-cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder engine and TSCC with a capacity of 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in. It features slingshot carburetors, CDI ignition, and a wet multi-plate clutch. The 1988 model has a maximum power of 44 kW / 59 hp at 11000 rpm and a maximum torque of 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft at 9000 rpm. It has a six-speed, constant mesh transmission with a chain final drive and a primary reduction ratio of 2.212. The frame is made of aluminum angular pipe double cradle and the suspension includes telescopic forks in the front and a full floater swing arm, non-adjustable suspension in the rear. The front brakes consist of 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers, while the rear has a single disc, 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1375 mm / 54.1 in, a ground clearance of 125 mm / 4.9 in, and a dry weight of 160 kg / 352 lbs. The fuel capacity is 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX-R 400

Year: 1988


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 40.4 mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Induction: Slingshot carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Headlight: 12V 35/35w x 2
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44 kW / 59 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque: 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Transmission: 6 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain

Primary Reduction Ratio: 2.212
Final Drive Ratio: 3.066
Gear Ratio: 1st 3.166 / 2nd 2.125 / 3rd 1.631 / 4th 1.333 / 5th .173 / 6th 1.083
Frame: Aluminum angular pipe double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable
Front Brakes: 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/70-R17 53H
Rear Tyre: 140/60-R18 64H
Rake: 27 degrees 25′
Trail: 96 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions: Length 1995 mm / 78.5 in Width 695 mm / 27.4 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase: 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Ground Clearance: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Seat Height: 735 mm / 28.9 in
Dry Weight: 160 kg / 352 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal

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