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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki GSX-R400
|name            = '''Suzuki GSX-R400'''
|photo            = suzuki-gs400-1984-1989-2.jpg
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|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
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|production      = 1984 - 1993
|production      = 1989 - 1993
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|class            = Sport Bike
|class            = [[Sport Bike]]
|engine          = Liquid Cooled, Four Strike, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder
|engine          = Liquid Cooled, Four Strike, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 55.9mm x 55.9mm
|bore_stroke      = 55.9mm x 55.9mm
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|related          = [[Suzuki RG250]]
|related          =
|competition      = [[Honda CBR400R]]<br />[[Yamaha FZ400R]]
|competition      =
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The '''[[Suzuki]] GSX-R400''' was a Liquid Cooled, Four Strike, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1989 and 1993. Max [[torque]] was 28.77 ft/lbs (39.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 12000 RPM.   
The '''[[Suzuki]] GSX-R400''' was a Liquid Cooled, Four Strike, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1989 and 1993. Max [[torque]] was 28.77 ft/lbs (39.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 12000 RPM.   
== Overview ==
The '''GSX-R400''' (initially called '''GSX-R''' in Japan, internal model code GK71B) was
released in March 1984. It was the first mass-produced light-weight racer
replica with an aluminum cradle frame and a liquid-cooled inline-four DOHC
engine with four valves per cylinder. The, in those days, amazing machine
was based on Yoshimura's TT-F3 racer [[Suzuki GS1000R|GS1000R]]. The competitors, [[Yamaha FZ400R]] and [[Honda CBR400R]] were 13—31 kg (29—68 lbs) heavier than the new and quick GSX-R.
Compared to other bikes of the time, the GSX-R400 was very light and the 4-piston
brakes at the front and the 2-piston rear brake was more than adequate for
the 152 kg (334 lbs) light street racer. The bike was quick to handle, the
engine with 4-1 exhaust system was powerful for its size and made the GSX-R
the fastest bike in its class. With the maximum power output 59 hp and 152
kg (334 lbs( dry mass, the power/weight ratio (2,57 kg/hp) was even better
than Suzuki's incredible 2-stroke racer, [[Suzuki RG250|RG250 Gamma]]. The GSX-R400 started a new era, it was the fastest and best-handling 400cc bike ever made.
The water-cooled inline-four four-stroke had double overhead camshafts and four
valves per cylinder. The GSX400FW (presented the previous year) had the same
principal engine specs but lower power output and the GSX-R400's new engine
with its 66 kg (145 lbs) was 10 kg (22 lbs) lighter. 12,000 maximum revs.


==Engine==
==Engine==
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When 400 cc ruled the world of motorcycles, Suzuki’s GSX-R400 was the rarest little dinosaur. The Suzuki GSX-R400 feels very similar to its larger brother, but shrunk down. Its tiny pegs are high and are a nightmare on the road but they make sense on the track. However, you need to play around with the suspension.
When 400 cc ruled the world of motorcycles, Suzuki’s GSX-R400 was the rarest little dinosaur. The Suzuki GSX-R400 feels very similar to its larger brother, but shrunk down. Its tiny pegs are high and are a nightmare on the road but they make sense on the track. However, you need to play around with the suspension.
== Photos ==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:Suzuki-GSXR400-85--1.jpg|600px|Suzuki GS400
File:Suzuki-GSX-R-400-85--4.jpg|600px|Suzuki GS400
File:Suzuki-GSXR400-85.jpg|600px|Suzuki GS400
File:Suzuki-GSXR400-84.jpg|600px|Suzuki GS400
File:Suzuki-GSX-R-400-84.jpg|600px|Suzuki GS400
</gallery>
==Specifications==
{|  class="wikitable"
|-
!Make Model
|Suzuki GSX-R 400
|-
!Year
|1984
|-
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC
|-
!Displacement
|398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
|-
!Bore X Stroke
|53 x 45.2 mm
|-
!Lubrication
|Wet sump
|-
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooled
|-
!Compression
|11.5:1
|-
!Induction
|2 x AS27VW carburetors
|-
!Ignition
|CDI
|-
!Headlight
|12V 35/35w x 2
|-
!Starting
|Electric
|-
!Max Power
|44 kW / 59 hp @ 11000 rpm
|-
!Max Torque
|39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
|-
!Clutch
|Wet multi-plate
|-
!Transmission
|6 Speed, constant mesh
|-
!Final Drive
|Chain
|-
!Primary Reduction Ratio
|2.212
|-
!Final Drive Ratio
|3.066
|-
!Gear Ratio
|1st 3.166 / 2nd 2.125 / 3rd 1.631 / 4th 1.333 / 5th .173 / 6th 1.083
|-
!Frame
|Aluminum angular pipe double cradle
|-
!Front Suspension
|Telescopic forks
|-
!Rear Suspension
|Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable
|-
!Front Brakes
|2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers
|-
!Rear Brakes
|Single disc, 2 piston caliper
|-
!Front Tire
|110/90-16
|-
!Rear Tire
|140/90-18
|-
!Rake
|27° 25'
|-
!Trail
|96 mm / 3.7 in
|-
!Dimensions
|Length 2090 mm / 82.3 in Width 710 mm / 28.0 in Height 1185 mm / 46.7 in
|-
!Wheelbase
|1425 mm / 56.1 in
|-
!Seat Height
|780 mm / 30.7 in
|-
!Dry Weight
|152 kg / 334 lbs
|-
!Fuel Capacity
|15 Liters / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
|}


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