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