The Suzuki GSX 400X Impulse was a motorcycle produced from 1986-87. It had a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder engine with a capacity of 399 cc. The compression ratio was 11.8:1 and it had 4 x 29mm carburetors for induction. The bike had electric starting and was capable of producing a maximum power of 43 kW / 59 hp at 12000 rpm and a maximum torque of 37 Nm / 3.8 kgf-m / 27.3 lb-ft at 10500 rpm. The transmission was a 6 speed with a chain final drive. The front suspension consisted of telescopic forks and the rear suspension was dual shocks preload adjustable. The bike had front brakes with 2 x 290mm discs and 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake had a single disc and 1 piston caliper. The front tyre size was 110/80-17 and the rear tyre was 130/80-17. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 153kg / 337lbs and the fuel capacity was 18 litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 400X Impulse
| Year | 1986 – 87 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 52 x 47 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Induction | 4 x 29 mm carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorised |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 43 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 |
| Dry-Weight | 153 kg / 337 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
