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Suzuki RF400R (1997-98)

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Suzuki RF400R (1997-98)

At a glance

Capacity
398 cc / 24.3 cu in
Power
42.3 kW / 58 hp @ 11000 rpm
Torque
38 Nm / 3.87kgf-m / 28 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Seat height
775 mm / 30.5 in

The full picture.

The Suzuki RF 400R was a motorcycle produced from 1997-98 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 398cc/24.3 cu in. Its liquid-cooled system and Mikuni 32mm carburetors were complemented by an electric starting system. The bike boasted a maximum power of 42.3 kW/58 hp @ 11000 rpm and a maximum torque of 38 Nm/3.87kgf-m/28 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm. Its six-speed transmission and chain final drive allowed for smooth and controlled travel. The frame of hollow steel perimeter and front suspension of 41mm telescopic forks with preload adjustability made for comfortable, secure riding, complemented by the link-type single shock rear suspension with rebound and preload adjustability. The brakes included 2 discs with a 4-piston caliper in the front and a single disc with a 2-piston caliper in the rear. The tire dimensions were 120/70-17 in the front and 160/60-17 in the rear. Its dimensions were 2116 mm/83.3 in in length, 719 mm/28.3 in in width, a 1430 mm/56.3 in wheelbase, and a seat height of 775 mm/30.5 in with a dry weight of 186 kg/410 lbs. The fuel capacity of the Suzuki RF 400R was 17 Litres/4.5 US gal/3.7 Imp gal providing long distance riding capabilities.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki RF 400R

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1997 – 98
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity398 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke40.4 x 56 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
InductionMikuni 32 mm carburetors
StartingElectric
Max Power42.3 kW / 58 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque38 Nm / 3.87kgf-m / 28 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
FrameHollow steel perimeter frame
Front Suspension41mm Telescopic forks, preload adjustable.
Rear SuspensionLink-type single shock, rebound and preload adjustable.
Front Brakes2 x Discs, 4 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre160/60-17
DimensionsLength: 2116 mm / 83.3 in Width: 719 mm / 28.3 in
Wheelbase1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in
Dry Weight186 kg / 410 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal