Suzuki GN 400 L - Specifications & Review

GN 400 L

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Articleid551552
CategoryTouring
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN 400 L
Year1981

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrontbrakesSingle disc
Fronttyre3.60-18
RearbrakesExpanding brake
Reartyre4.60-16

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke88.0 x 65.2 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Compression9.3:1
CoolingsystemAir
Displacement396.00 ccm (24.16 cubic inches)
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Gearbox5-speed
Power27.00 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 7400 RPM
Topspeed130.0 km/h (80.8 mph)
TransmissiontypefinaldriveChain
Valvespercylinder2

Physical Measures & Capacities

Fuelcapacity11.50 litres (3.04 gallons)
Weightincloilgasetc153.0 kg (337.3 pounds)

About Suzuki

Country of Origin: Japan
Founder: Michio Suzuki
Best Known For: GSX-R sportbikes, Hayabusa, DR/DR-Z dual-sports, Burgman scooters

Company History

From loom maker to racing force, Suzuki built its reputation on durable, value-forward engineering that still wins on Sundays. The GSX-R defined modern sportbike DNA—light frames, revvy fours—while the Hayabusa rewrote the velocity conversation with stability and everyday civility. Off-road, DR and DR-Z dual-sports became global workhorses: simple, tractable, fixable anywhere. Suzuki’s strategy blends incremental evolution with racing feedback, keeping parts affordable and reliability high. In scooters, Burgman made maxi convenience mainstream. Historically, Suzuki is the rider’s brand: honest performance, dealer networks that reach small towns, and a knack for machines that feel friendly yet fast.

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