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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | GSX 400E - L | 
			
				| Years: | 1981-83 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 56.6 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Oil Capacity: | 3.0 Litres / 3.2 US qt / 2.6 Imp qt | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni BS34SS carburetors | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Transistorized | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 36.3 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m 26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet multiple plates, coil spring | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 speed constant mesh | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.461 / 2nd 1.777 / 3rd 1.380 / 4th 1.125 / 5th 0.961 / 6th 0.851:1 | 
			
					
						| Primary Drive Ratio: | 2.714 | 
			
					
						| Secondary Drive Ratio: | 2.933 | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Double cradle | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Air assisted telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, preload adjustable | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single disc | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.60S-18 4PR | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.10S-18 4PR |