The Suzuki GSX 400S Impulse was a motorcycle produced from 1996 to 1998. It featured a liquid-cooled in-line four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 399cc, producing a maximum power of 44 kW and a torque of 37 Nm. The engine had a compression ratio of 11.8:1 and was equipped with four 29mm carburetors. The bike had a six-speed transmission, and its final drive was through a chain. The suspension comprised of telescopic forks at the front and dual shocks at the rear that were preload adjustable. The front brakes consisted of two 290mm discs with two-piston calipers, while the rear brake had a single disc with a one-piston caliper. The tire sizes were 110/80-17 for the front and 130/80-17 for the rear. The dimensions of the motorcycle were 2080mm length, 740mm width and 1205mm height, with a wheelbase of 1435mm and a seat height of 760mm. The dry weight of the bike was 177 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 18 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 400S Impulse
| Year | 1996 – 98 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, in-line 4 cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 52 x 47 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 4 x 29 mm Carburetors |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 12000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 37 Nm / 3.8 kgf-m / 27.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, preload adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 740 mm / 29.1 in Height: 1205 mm / 47.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 177 kg / 389 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
