1977 Suzuki GS400 magazine article
from Finland (Tekniikan Maailma 17/1977). Click to enlarge.
”A ride for a new era”. The article
reminded me of the GS750 preview in the Cycle World, published
eleven months earlier. Suzuki motorcycle with and a four-stroke
engine was still a new combination. Even disc brakes, double craddle
frames and vibration-free engines were still unusual details on
motorcycles.
Anyway, the test rider (Hannu Lindell) really liked the new four-stroke
twin from Suzuki, he found it modern and carefully designed and
constructed. He loved the engine for its wide powerband and for
its lack of vibrations and for its effective brakes. He also liked
the looks of the engine. What he didn't like that much was the
rear shockers (too soft) and that the bike attemted to over-steer
a bit in street corners. He also found the gear indicator a silly
and unnesseccary gadget. On the other hand, he found the brake
light that even indicated the use of the front brake quite useful.
The GS400 ad is from Germany (Motorrad 13/1977) and I put it there
just to fill the empty space. Sent by Michael, Michael's
GS Classic. The same ad can also be found at the GS400 Brochure
page. |
