1997
Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 965781 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | GSF 400 Bandit |
| Year | 1997 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | steel, Trellis frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic coil spring,oil damped |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-R17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 150/60-R17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 56.0 x 40.4 mm (2.2 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 11.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 398.00 ccm (24.29 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | VC Engine |
| Exhaustsystem | 4 into 1 stainless steel |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni BST32SS x 4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Maxrpm | 12500 |
| Power | 59.00 HP (43.1 kW)) @ 11000 RPM |
| Torque | 3.90 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.9 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | 2 |
|---|---|
| Modificationscomparedtopreviousmodel | Compleatly different frame,tank,seat and bodystyle to the 91/95 models.Also has a fuel gauge now. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 3.20 litres (0.21 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,055 mm (41.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,050 mm (80.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.3512 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 gallons) |
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.