Suzuki GSX 400 Impulse: review, history, specs

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Class: street

Production: 1994-2007

Models
Suzuki GSX400 Impulse

1994-1996

(Japan)

Suzuki GSX400 Impulse

1999

(Japan)

Suzuki GSX400 Impulse

2005, 2007

(Japan)

Suzuki GSX400S Impulse (Type S)

1994-1996

(Japan)

Suzuki GSX400 Impulse (1994-1996)
Suzuki GSX400 Impulse (1999)
Suzuki GSX400 Impulse (2005, 2007)
Suzuki GSX400S Impulse (Type S) 1994-1996

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1994 Japan Name: Suzuki Impulse 400 + Type S

Code: GSX400R

1995 Japan Name: Suzuki Impulse 400 + Type S

Code: GSX400S

1996 Japan Name: Suzuki Impulse 400 + Type S

Code: GSX400T

1999 Japan Name: Suzuki Impulse 400

Code: GSX400X

2005 Japan Name: Suzuki Impulse 400

Code: GSX400K5

2007 Japan Name: Suzuki Impulse 400

Code: GSX400K7

Specifications

Suzuki GSX 400 Impulse: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2080 mm / 81,9 in
Overall width 745 mm / 29,3 in
Overall height 1105 mm / 43,5 in
Seat height 760 mm / 29,9 in
Wheelbase 1435 mm / 56,5 in
Ground clearance 120 mm / 4,7 in
Dry weight 175 kg / 386 lbs – Impulse 400 (1994-1999)

177 kg / 390 lbs – Impulse 400 (2005-2007)

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock
Front tire size 110/70-17 M/C (54H)
Rear tire size 140/70-17 M/C (66H)
Front brake Double disc, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers – Impulse 400 (1994-1996)

Double disc, 290 mm, 4-piston calipers – Impulse 400 (1999, 2005, 2007)

Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 16,0 l / 4,2 Us gal
Trail 96 mm / 3,78 in
Fuel economy / consumption 2,74 l / 100 km (constant speed 60 km/h)
ENGINE Type Water-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 52,0 x 47,0 mm
Displacement 399 cm³ (24,3 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 53,0 hp (39,0 kW) / 11000 rpm
Max. torque 37,0 Nm (3,8 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5,0 sec.
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST29 – Impulse 400 (1994-1999)

Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BSR29 – Impulse 400 (2005-2007)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.750
Final reduction 3.428
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


3.363

2.307

1.750

1.437

1.250

1.136

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator
Battery capacity 12V-10Ah

Images

Suzuki GSX 400 Impulse: images, gallery

Suzuki Impulse 400
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Videos

Suzuki GSX 400 Impulse: video.

Suzuki Impulse 400