1983 Suzuki GSX 400F Katana technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: GSX 400F Katana
Years: 1983-84
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 53 x 45.2 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x Mikuni BS26SS carburetors
Ignition: Fully transistorised
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V, 12Ah
Spark Plug: NGK D8EA, NIPPON DENSO X24ES-U
Max Power: 30.8 kW / 41.3 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m / 22.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, DAIDO DID50UB, 104 links
Primary Reduction: 2.300 (92/40)
Final Reduction: 2.866 (43/15)
Gear Ratios: 1st 3.166 (38/12) / 2nd 2.125 (34/16) / 3rd 1.631 (31/19) / 4th 1.333 (28/21) / 5th 1.173 (27/23) / 6th 1.083 (26/24)
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, oil dampened
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual shocks, oil dampened, spring 5-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 107 mm / 4.2 in
Front Brakes: 2 x Discs
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tyre: 3.25-S19 4PR
Rear Tyre: 3.75-S18 4PR
Steering Angle: 42° (left and right)
Caster: 63°
Trail: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions: Length: 2105 mm / 82.9 in Width: 750 mm / 29.5 in Height: 1135 mm / 44.7 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Ground Clearance: 165 mm / 6.5 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Turning Radius: 2.3 m / 7.5 ft
Dry Weight: 179 kg / 395 lbs
Wet Weight: 197 kg / 434 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve: 3.5 Litres / 3.7 US qt / 3.1 Imp qt
Oil Capacity: 2.0 Litres / 2.1 US qt / 1.8 Imp qt
Top Speed: 170 km/h / 106 mph
Standing 0 - 100 km/h: 6.3 sec

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