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General information |
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Model
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Suzuki RG 400 Gamma |
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Year model
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1985 |
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Type
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Sport |
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Rating
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3.6 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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397.4 ccm (24.25 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V4, two-stroke |
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Effect
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59.0 HP (43.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
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Top speed
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205.0 km/h (127.4 mph) |
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0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
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4.90 seconds |
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1/4 mile (0.4 km)
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11.80 seconds |
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Maximum RPM
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10000 |
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Compression
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7.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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50.0 x 50.6 mm (2.0 x 2.0 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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1 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Mikuni VM28SH (VM28SS), four (Flat Slide) |
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Fuel control
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Rotary valves |
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Ignition
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electronic SUZUKI ´PEI´ 14deg B.T.D.C.below1700rpm 26deg B.T.D.C. (2700 - 6000rpm) 11deg B.T.D.C.above9500rpm; NGK : BR9ES; 12V 14.4KC (4Ah)/10HR; Three-phase AC.; 20A |
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Lubrication system
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Suzuki ´CCI´ Oil pump injection (carbs) + Wet sump (transmission/clutch) |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet 8-plate type |
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Fuel consumption
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9.00 litres/100 km (11.1 km/l or 26.14 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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208.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Exhaust system
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4 into 4 steel pipes with expansion chambers |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double downtube, full cradle, box section aluminium perimetre frame |
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Rake (fork angle)
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25.5° |
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Trail
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110 mm (4.3 inches) |
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Front suspension
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38mm Telescopic pneumatic/coil spring oil damped with posi-damp unit, adjustable anti dive valving. Spring pre-load fully adjustable |
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Front wheel travel
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Full-floating suspension sytem, gas/oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable |
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Rear wheel travel
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127 mm (5.0 inches) |
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Front tire
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2.50-16 |
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Rear tire
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2.75-17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc. 4-piston calipers |
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Diameter
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260 mm (10.2 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. 2-piston caliper |
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Diameter
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210 mm (8.3 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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154.0 kg (339.5 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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181.0 kg (399.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.3831 HP/kg |
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Front percentage of weight
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49.0 |
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Rear percentage of weight
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51.0 |
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Seat height
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770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1185 mm (46.7 inches) |
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Overall length
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2100 mm (82.7 inches) |
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Overall width
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695 mm (27.4 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1425 mm (56.1 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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22.00 litres (5.81 US gallons) |
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Reserve fuel capacity
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5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Blue/white, Black/white, Black/red |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Comments
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Differences to the 500 model: cylinders; gaskets; cylinder heads; upper engine case is different, would be needed to drill out for a 500 barrel fittment; big end crankshaft needle bearing has one less pin than the 500; 2 different RVs and both different to the 500, different inner-outer covers and rotary valves themselves, only in the center match, same durations; shorter clutch basket; shorter clutch hub; 8 instead of 9 clutch plates; shape of the carb needle, #135 main jet instead of #120 (500); exhaust pipes have thinner stingers and only there, the lower silencers themselves; 400+500 exhaust pipes are interchangeable; final ratio 15/41 instead of 16/40 (500); 525 chain instead of 530 (500); decals, but only on the side panels next to the front seat; 400 has the fuel integrated gauges; tank with fuel gauge output adaption; electrical harness has only a few wires more for fuel gauge; front break rotors are ´no´ floating type. |
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(74.0 out of 100)