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Suzuki GSX-R 400R

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Make Model

Suzuki GSX-R 400R

Year

1991 - 92

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC

Capacity

398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 56 x 40.4 mm
Lubrication Wet sump
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio 11.8:1

Induction

Slingshot 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 Tyre

110/70-R17 53H

Rear Tyre

140/60-R18 64H
Rake 27° 25'
Trail 96 mm / 3.7 in
Dimensions Length 1995 mm / 78.5 in
Width     695 mm / 27.4 in
Height  1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Ground Clearance 125 mm / 4.9 in
Seat Height 735 mm / 28.9 in

Dry Weight

160 kg / 352 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal

Standing ¼ Mile 

12.7 sec

Top Speed

194 km/h / 120.4 mph

In 1990 -92 Suzuki presented a whole new GSX-R400 (new internal model code GK76A) with inverted forks and many other modifications. The frame was upgraded from twin spur to double cradle, similar to the 1988 GSX-R750 model change.

A new 4 into 1 exhaust increased the engine power close to 60bhp and the engine redlined at 14,500 rpm. Nissin 4-cylinder front brake calipers, new fairing design with faired-in headlights, preload-adjustable forks, unbraced swing-arm, rear hugger mudguard.