When did the Suzuki GS400 twin come out?
The Suzuki GS400 twin was presented in October 1976, being one of the first four-stroke Suzukis since the Colleda COX in the 1950’s.
What kind of brakes does a Suzuki GS400 have?
The 550cc and 750cc versions had five speeds and disc brakes front and rear. All GS models had two valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, tubular double craddle frame, telescopic front and pivoted-fork rear suspension, fuel gauge, gear indicator and electric start.
When did the Suzuki GS400E spoke wheels come out?
A model with spoke wheels, GS400E, was released in 1978. A cheaper model without the front disc brake, electric starter and gear indicator was sold in some countries under model name GS400X. Drum brakes, kick start only.
What are the specs of a Suzuki GS400?
To set the Suzuki GS400 apart from its competition, it had double overhead cams, two valves per cylinder, roller bearing crank, a 6-speed transmission, a gear indicator and compliant suspension supported by a tubular double cradle frame. Nothing of this was new, but nobody had ever put all these features into a 400-class motorcycle before.
Is the Suzuki 400-450 twins the same model?
Note: most of the specifications for the 400-450 are pretty much the same. I’ve left cells blank where I’m unsure of exact numbers, but if you see a blank cell for a model, and the data to either side are the same, you can assume the info is probably the same for the blank cell.
Is there a FAQ for the Suzuki GS twins?
Suzuki GS Twins FAQ v1 (03/17/98) compiled by Bruce Brown (91 GS500) Preface: I enjoy my GS500 and the GS Twins list so with Michael Moore’s consent this is an attempt at a FAQ section for the GS Twins. Most of the information for this section is coming directly from the posts to the GS Twins list.
The Suzuki GS400 twin was presented in October 1976, being one of the first four-stroke Suzukis since the Colleda COX in the 1950’s.
Is the Suzuki GS450 a 400cc bike?
The Suzuki GS450 was really a 400 on steroids. In Japan, 400cc bikes are popular because they classify as “medium” size; go bigger than 400cc and you’re in a more expensive tax class. But that line in the sand doesn’t apply in the U.S., so Suzuki gave its little twin a cc boost to make it more appealing to U.S. buyers.
Suzuki GS Twins FAQ v1 (03/17/98) compiled by Bruce Brown (91 GS500) Preface: I enjoy my GS500 and the GS Twins list so with Michael Moore’s consent this is an attempt at a FAQ section for the GS Twins. Most of the information for this section is coming directly from the posts to the GS Twins list.
The 550cc and 750cc versions had five speeds and disc brakes front and rear. All GS models had two valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, tubular double craddle frame, telescopic front and pivoted-fork rear suspension, fuel gauge, gear indicator and electric start.