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Suzuki GSX400L (1981-83)

The Suzuki GSX400L was a motorcycle produced from 1981 to 1983. It had a four-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 398cc. The bore x stroke was 67 x 56.6 mm, and the cooling system was air-cooled. It had a compression ratio of 10.5:1, and its lubrication was through a wet sump oil system. It had a 6-speed constant mesh transmission with a chain final drive. The suspension system had air-assisted telescopic forks in the front and dual shocks on the rear that were preload adjustable. The front brakes were a single disc, and the rear brakes were a drum. The front and rear tires were both 18 inches, with the front tire being 3.60S-18 4PR and the rear tire being 4.10S-18 4PR. Its maximum power was 32.8 kW/44 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 36.3 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m / 26.8 lb-ft at 8000 rpm. The clutch was wet with multiple plates and coil springs, and the ignition was transistorized. The motorcycle had an electric starting system. The gear ratios were 1st 2.461, 2nd 1.777, 3rd 1.380, 4th 1.125, 5th 0.961, and 6th 0.851:1, while the primary drive ratio was 2.714, and the secondary drive ratio was 2.933. Its frame was a double cradle.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 400E – L

Year: 1981 – 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

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