1993Suzuki GSF 400V Limited
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The 1993 Suzuki GSF 400V Limited is a Japanese roadster powered by a 398cc liquid-cooled inline four making 59 hp and 38 Nm. It weighs 176 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 16-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 398.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 176.0 kg
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Power
- 59.0 HP (44.0 kW) @ 12000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from Suzuki, built around a 398cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The Suzuki GSF 400V Limited passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 70.9% of the time, 9.8 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 19% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Enfield 350 Bullet | 75 Good | 8,617 |
| 2 | Royal Enfield Bullet 500 | 70 Good | 32,095 |
| 3 | Yamaha SR 500 | 40 Average | 722 |
| 4 | Suzuki Bandit 400 | 27 Below average | 853 |
| 5 | Suzuki GS 500 E | 23 Below average | 5,550 |
| 6 | Suzuki GSF 400V Limited | 19 Poor | 1,137 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 398.0 ccm
- Power
- 59.0 HP (44.0 kW) @ 12000 RPM
- Torque
- 38.0 Nm (3.9 kgf-m) @ 10500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3352 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 11.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 185.1 km/h (115.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1430 mm
- Overall length
- 2055 mm
- Overall width
- 705 mm
- Overall height
- 1060 mm
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Dry weight
- 176.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped
- Rear suspension
- Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Twin 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 398 cc | 398 cc | 398 cc | 398 cc |
| Dry weight | 176 kg | 176 kg | 176 kg | 176 kg |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 20 Below average | 19 Poor | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki GSF 400V Limited?
The 1993 Suzuki GSF 400V Limited has a Capacity of 398.0 ccm (24.29 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki GSF 400V Limited have?
The 1993 Suzuki GSF 400V Limited has a Power of 59.0 HP (44.0 kW) @ 12000 RPM.
How many gears does the Suzuki GSF 400V Limited have?
The 1993 Suzuki GSF 400V Limited has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki GSF 400V Limited?
The 1993 Suzuki GSF 400V Limited has a Torque of 38.0 Nm (3.9 kgf-m or 28.0 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM.
How much does the Suzuki GSF 400V Limited weigh?
The 1993 Suzuki GSF 400V Limited has a Dry weight of 176.0 kg (388.0 pounds).
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