The Suzuki GSX400E – D is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1982-83. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC engine with a capacity of 398cc and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The bike has 2x Mikuni BS34SS carburetors and is ignited by a transistorized system. The max power of the bike is 32.8kW/44hp @ 9500 rpm, with a max torque of 36.3 Nm/3.7 kgf-m/26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm. The GSX400E has six-speed constant mesh transmission and a wet, multiple plate clutch. The final drive is through a chain with a gear ratio of 1st 2.461/2nd 1.777/3rd 1.380/4th 1.125/5th 0.961/6th 0.851:1. The frame is a double cradle, and the bike has air-assisted telescopic forks in the front suspension with dual shocks, which are preload adjustable in the rear suspension. The bike’s front brakes consist of a single disc and the rear brakes are drums. The Suzuki GSX400E- D weighs 175 kg/386 lb when dry and has a fuel capacity of 16 Litres/4.2 US gal/3.5 Imp gal. The average fuel consumption is 5.2L/100 km/19.1 km/L/45 US mpg/64 Imp mpg, with a standing 1/4 mile of 15.2 seconds and a top speed of 158 km/h/98 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 400E – D
| Year | 1982 – 83 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 67 x 56.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil Capacity | 3.0 Litres / 3.2 US qt / 2.6 Imp qt |
| Induction | 2 x Mikuni BS34SS carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 36.3 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m 26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plates, coil spring |
| Transmission | 6 speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.461 / 2nd 1.777 / 3rd 1.380 / 4th 1.125 / 5th 0.961 / 6th 0.851:1 |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 2.714 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | 2.933 |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.60S-18 4PR |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10S-18 4PR |
| Caster | 27.50 |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.02 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2105 mm / 82,9 in Width 755 mm / 29,7 in Height 1070 mm / 42,1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55,7 in |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg / 64 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 158 km/h / 98 mph |
