1981
Suzuki GS 400 E - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 721922 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | GS 400 E |
| Year | 1981 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake |
| Reartyre | 3.50-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 65.0 x 60.0 mm (2.6 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 398.00 ccm (24.29 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 27.00 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 7400 RPM |
| Topspeed | 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 185.0 kg (407.9 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.
