Suzuki GSF400 Bandit (1996-97)

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The Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit was manufactured between 1996 and 1997, featuring a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 398 cc and a compression ratio of 11.8:1. The engine, which is liquid-cooled and includes four Mikuni BST32 carburetors, produces a maximum power output of 44 kW / 59 hp at 12000 rpm and a maximum torque of 35.2 Nm / 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft at 10000 rpm. The motorcycle also has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive.

In terms of suspension, the motorcycle includes a 41mm telescopic front fork and a preload-adjustable Kayaba monoshock for the rear suspension. The front brakes consist of a single 310mm disc and two-piston caliper, while the rear brakes have a single 260mm disc with a two-piston caliper.

Other specifications of the motorcycle include a 25.5-degree rake, 99.1 mm / 3.9 in trail, and a seat height of 762 mm / 30 in. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 168 kg / 370 lbs, while the wet weight is 189 kg / 418 lbs. The fuel tank capacity is 17 liters / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal. The motorcycle has a top speed of 177 km/h / 110 mph and an average fuel consumption of 5.6 L/100 km / 17.8 km/l / 42 US mpg / 50 Imp mpg. The braking distance from 60 km/h – 0 is 13.8 m / 45.3 ft, and the standing 1/4 mile is completed in 13.1 sec / 161 km/h / 100 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSF 400

Year: 1996 – 97


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 35 kW / 48 hp @ 10200 rpm )
Max Torque: 35.2 Nm / 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 10000 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, Dunlop K505F
Rear Tyre: 150/70-17, Dunlop K505J
Rake: 25.5 degrees
Trail: 99.1 mm / 3.9 in
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
Seat Height: 762 mm / 30 in
Dry Weight: 168 kg / 370 lbs
Wet Weight: 189 kg / 418 lbs
GVWR: 406 kg / 895 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.6 L/100 km / 17.8 km/l / 42 US mpg / 50 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: 13.1 sec / 161 km/h / 100 mph
Acceleration: 40 – 60 mph: 5.9 sec
Acceleration: 60 – 80 mph: 6.1 sec

Top Speed: 177 km/h / 110 mph

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