The Suzuki RF 400R was produced from 1997 to 1998 and had a four-stroke, transverse 398 cc, 4-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder. It had a liquid-cooled cooling system, Mikuni 32mm carburetors, and an electric starter, producing a maximum power of 42.3 kW / 58 hp at 11,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 38 Nm at 9,500 rpm. The transmission had six speeds and the final drive was a chain. The bike had a hollow steel perimeter frame, 41 mm telescopic forks that were preload adjustable, and a link-type single shock rear suspension that was also rebound and preload adjustable. The front brakes had 2 discs with a 4-piston caliper, while the rear brakes had a single disc with a 2-piston caliper. The front tire was 120/70-17 while the rear tire was 160/60-17. The dimensions of the bike were 2116 mm in length, 719 mm in width, and with a wheelbase of 1430 mm. The seat height was 775 mm and dry weight was 186 kg. The fuel capacity was 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki RF 400R
| Year | 1997 – 98 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 40.4 x 56 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Mikuni 32 mm carburetors |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 42.3 kW / 58 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 38 Nm / 3.87kgf-m / 28 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Hollow steel perimeter frame |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks, preload adjustable. |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type single shock, rebound and preload adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x Discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2116 mm / 83.3 in Width: 719 mm / 28.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
