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Suzuki SV400 model history
Suzuki SV400 1998—
Suzuki SV400S 1998—
| I have tried to tell the Suzuki SV400 and SV400S models' history on this page as I
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The SV400, launched in 1998, had a liquid-cooled 90° V-twin
engine, mounted in an lightweight (aluminum) trellis frame, similar
to the TL1000S.
Two model version were available, the naked SV400 with a single
round headlight, and the SV400S, with top fairing and two headlight
and some other differences, like lower handlebars (see pictures). |
 
1998 Suzuki year code: W
The SV400 was introduced in Japan in October 1998, as a 1998 year's
model (SV400W)
Starting frame number: VK53A-100001
Colors available: Silver, Red
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2000 Suzuki year code: Y
The model version SV400Y was presented in February 2000. There
were only minor changes on the model except for introducing a
dual front disc.
Colors available: Silver, Red
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| 2000—2002
Suzuki SV400S specifications (Japan) |
| Release date: |
January 24, 2001
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Vehicle type: |
BC-VK53A
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| Overall length: |
2 040 mm (80.3 in)
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Overall width: |
740 mm (29.1 in)
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| Overall height: |
1 130 mm (44.5 in)
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Wheelbase: |
1 415 mm (55.7 in)
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| Ground clearance: |
140 mm (5.5 in)
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Seat height: |
785 mm (30.9 in)
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| Dry weight: |
167 kg (367 lbs)
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Engine: |
K508
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| Piston displacement: |
399cc
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Engine: |
Liquid-cooled V-twin, four-stroke
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| Bore x stroke
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72,0 x 49,0 mm
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Compression ratio: |
11.8 :1
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| Power: |
53 hp (39 kW) @ 10 500 rpm
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Torque: |
41 Nm (4.2 kg-m) @ 8 000 rpm
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| Fuel economy (km/liter)
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37 km at 60 kph
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Fuel tank capacity: |
16 liter
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| Ignition: |
Transistorized
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Fuel system: |
Carburetor
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| Carburetor type: |
BDSR36
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Starter: |
Electric starter
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| Lubricating: |
Wet sump
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Lube capacity: |
2.7 liter
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| Clutch: |
Wet multiple plate, coil springs
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Transmission: |
6-speed constant mesh
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| Primary reduction
ratio: |
2.620
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Secondary reduction ratio: |
3.000
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| 1st gear: |
2.461
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2nd gear: |
1.777
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| 3rd gear: |
1.380
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4th gear: |
1.125
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| 5th gear: |
0.961
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6th gear: |
0.851
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| Final drive: |
Chain
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Front tyre size: |
120/60ZR17
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| Rear tyre size: |
160/60ZR17
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Caster: |
25 degrees
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| Trail: |
100 mm (3.9 in)
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Minimum turning radius: |
3.1 meter (10.2 feet)
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| Front brakes: |
290 mm Dual hydraulic disc
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Rear brake: |
Single hydraulic disc
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| Front suspension: |
Telescopic
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Rear suspension: |
Swingarm
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| Frame type: |
Diamond
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Recommended retail price (Japan 2001): |
656,000 Yen
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2001 Suzuki year code: K1
The 2001 year's version had new seat form among new decals
on the tank and the fairing. Introduced at the end of the January
2001 in Japan. Only available in red.
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2002 Suzuki year code: K2
No changes were made for the 2002 model.
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2003 Suzuki year code: K3
The 2003 year's SV400 and SV400S models are basically the same
bikes as earlier. According to the specs I found on Suzuki Motor
Company's home page in Japan, the overall length of the bike has
increased with 30 mm and the wheelbase with 15 mm, otherwise the
specifications are the same as for the previous year's model.
The most significant improvement (in my opinion) is the new color
scheme for the SV400S. The bike is now available in Suzuki's racing
colors, in style with the GSX-R models.
Colors available: Candy Blue, Pearl White/Deep Blue
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2004 Suzuki year code: K4
New color schemes. Like most of the '04 Suzukis, there's only
the classic Suzuki "S" on the fuel tank, in style with
the Vintage Suzuki motorcycles. The frame and the wheels are now
painted black.
Colors available: Candy Red, Pearl White/Deep Blue
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All the larger motorcycles made for the Japanese home market are power restricted.
Prior to 1993 the maximum horsepower were the following:
 250cc class: 45hp
400cc class: 59 hp
750cc class: 77 hp
over 750cc: not allowed
The new limits for the models built in 1993 and after, were:
250cc class: 40hp
400cc class: 53 hp
750cc class: 77 hp
over 750cc: allowed, but restricted to 100 hp.
Bikes with more powerful engines are and were made for export only. However, if a Japanese private person wants to buy an unrestricted bike, they are allowed to import it from another country by themselves for private use... |
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