Suzuki RG 400 (1985-86) vs Suzuki GS 400E (1978-84)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | RG 400 | GS 400E |
| Years: | 1985-86 | 1978-84 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 397 cc / 24.2 cu in | 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 50 x 50.6 mm | 65 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.0:1 | 9:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x 28 mm Mikuni VM28SH Flatslide carburetors | 2 x Mikuni BS34 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Suzuki PEI | Conventional type non-transistor |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric and kick-start. |
| Max Power: | 43.1 kW / 59 hp @ 9000 rpm | 25.4 kW / 34 hp / @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 48 Nm / 4.9 kgf-m / 35.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 30 Nm / 2.94 kpm / 22.1 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, 8-plate | Wet multi-plate type |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Double downtube, full cradle, box section aluminium perimetre frame | Double cradle tube |
| Front Suspension: | Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Full floating system, shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload | Swing arm, coil spring (5-way adjustable), oil damped |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4-piston calipers | Single 270 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 210 mm disc, 2-piston caliper | 160mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90 V16 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90 V17 | 3.50-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width: 695 mm / 27.4 in Height: 1185 mm / 46.7 in | Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 835 mm / 32.9 in Height 1125 mm / 44.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1385 mm / 54.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 154 kg / 340 lbs | 172 kg / 378 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 181 kg / 399 lbs | 185.0 kg / 408 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal |