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Suzuki GSX 400FW
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Make Model |
Suzuki GSX 400FW |
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Year |
1983 |
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Engine |
Liquid cooled, four
stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
398 |
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Bore x Stroke |
53 x 45 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
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Induction |
2x Mikuni BS34SS carbs |
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Ignition /
Starting |
- / electric |
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Max Power |
49,5 hp @ 10500 rpm |
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Max Torque |
3,6 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
6 Speed / chain |
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Gear Ratio |
1st 3.166 2nd 2.125 3rd
1.631 4th1.333 5th 1.173 6th 1.083
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Front Suspension |
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Rear Suspension |
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Front Brakes |
2x disc |
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Rear Brakes |
Single disc |
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Front Tyre |
100/90-16 |
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Rear Tyre |
110/90-18 |
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Dry-Weight |
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Fuel Capacity |
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The liquid-cooled GSX400FW (internal code GK71A)
was launched in Japan in March 1983. Yoshimura tuned up the engine and built up
the special frame to entry Japanese domestic TT-F3 race. 184 bikes found their
way to Sweden in 1983, where it was sold under the model name GSX400FWS and had
52 hp in 1983. The Japanese version had 50 ps (49,5 hp).
The GSX400FW caused a small sensation when it was launched in 1983. 52 bhp from
a 400cc four-stroke, combined with a sporty, almost racer-likechassis was a
great new model from Suzuki. The liquid-cooled engine was slightly heavier than
its predecessor but could be revved up to 11,500 rpm and deliver more power. The
handling of the bike was considered a s very good, the disc brakes excellent
(the rear brake was almost too good). It was a full-size bike and could be
ridden with a passenger, but the huddled-up riding position and the need to use
very high revs to get the most out of the engine could be annoying in a long
run. The fuel economy was slightly worse than with other 400cc bikes but still
quite good.
Source
suzukicycles.or
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