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Suzuki RG 400 Gamma - 1985 Specifications and Reviews
1985
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 1985 |
| Model | Suzuki RG 400 Gamma |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | wet 8-plate type |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Suzuki ´CCI´ Oil pump injection (carbs) + Wet sump (transmission/clutch) |
| Starter | Kick |
| Ignition | 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 |
| Fuel control | Rotary valves |
| Valves per cylinder | 1 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM28SH (VM28SS), four (Flat Slide) |
| Bore x stroke | 50.0 x 50.6 mm (2.0 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression | 7.0:1 |
| Max RPM | 10000 |
| Power | 59.00 |
| Stroke | 2 |
| Engine type | V4 |
| Capacity: | 397.40 ccm (24.25 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm (56.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 695 mm (27.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,185 mm (46.7 inches) |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Rear percentage of weight | 51.0 |
| Front percentage of weight | 49.0 |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 181.0 kg (399.0 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 154.0 kg (339.5 pounds) |
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Suzuki RG 400 Gamma dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | 4in4 steel pipes with expansion chambers |
| Rear brakes diameter | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston caliper |
| Front brakes diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 2.75-17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 2.50-16 |
| Rear suspension travel | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Full-floating suspension sytem, gas/oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable |
| Front suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | 38mm Telescopic pneumatic/coil spring oil damped with posi-damp unit, adjustable anti dive valving. Spring pre-load fully adjustable |
| Trail | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.5° |
| Frame type | double downtube, full cradle, box section aluminium perimetre frame |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3831 HP/kg |
| 1/4 mile (0.4 km) | 11.800 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 4.900 seconds |
| Top speed | 205.0 km/h (127.4 mph) |
Other specs | |
| Modifications compared to previous model | differnces 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 p |
| Color options | 85_Champion_Blue-Super_white (RG500Gamma same = 7GF), 85_Black-Super_white (RG500Gamma same = 7TV) 85_black-red-WW Walter Wolf |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles) | 9.00 litres (2.38 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 litres (5.81 gallons) |
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