Suzuki GSX400L
1979—1982

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Suzuki model year code: X

Suzuki presented a whole new lineup in 1981 with Katana styled bikes where fuel tank, seat, side covers and tail were blended together, in some cases with a cockpit fairing. Initially there were three of them, GSX1100S, GS550M and GS650G. Later came the GSX1000S Katana and the GSX400L, a model with a parallel twin DOHC engine.

1981 Suzuki GSX 400 L Overall Length: 2 090 mm (82.3 in) Overall Width: 850 mm (33.5 in) Overall Height: 1 205 mm (47.4 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.4 in) Dry Weight: 169 kg (372 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 399 cc DOHC parallel twin, 8 valves. 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 3.7 kg-m @ 8 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1981 Suzuki GSX 400 L Overall Length: 2 090 mm (82.3 in) Overall Width: 850 mm (33.5 in) Overall Height: 1 205 mm (47.4 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.4 in) Dry Weight: 169 kg (372 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 399 cc DOHC parallel twin, 8 valves. 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 3.7 kg-m @ 8 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1981-1982 Suzuki GSX400L specifications:

Piston displacement: 399 cc (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine: Parallel twin four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Maximum power output: 27 hp (19,7 kW)/ 8.000 rpm
Maximum torque: 3,7 kg-m @ 8.000 rpm.
Compression ratio: 9,0 :1
Bore x stroke: 67,0 x 56,6 mm (2.6 x 2.2 inches)
Cooling system: Air-cooled
Gears: 6
Transmission type/final drive: Chain
Front tyre dimensions: 3.60-19
Rear tyre dimensions: 4.60-16
Front brake: Single disc
Rear brake: Internal expanding
Top speed: 141 kph (87.6 mph)
Fuel tank capacity: 11,5 litres (3.04 gallons)


GSX400L type code: GS40X (sign: GS40X-2 GS40X-B)




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