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1987Suzuki LS 400 Savage

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The 1987 Suzuki LS 400 Savage is a Japanese cruiser powered by a 396cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine making 24 hp and 26.5 Nm. It weighs 159 kg dry and has a 4-speed gearbox.

Capacity: 396.0 ccm
Engine: Single
Gearbox: 4-speed
Dry weight: 159.0 kg
Seat height: 650 mm
Power: 24.0 HP (17.9 kW) @ 7000 RPM

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Other years 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering25%

City riding40%

Daily riding45%

Touring55%

Two-up50%

Track10%

Best for: Cruiser built for its class - everyday, practical use.
Built for: A cruiser from Suzuki, built around a 396cc 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.

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 650mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1987 Suzuki LS 400 Savage, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

How the score works →

out of 100Poor

The Suzuki LS 400 Savage passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 72.0% of the time, 10.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 19% of models.

This covers every year of the model.

72.0%Passed first time

17.4%Failed outright

10.6%Fixed during test

20,000Typical miles

132Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

10-20k

78.1%

20-30k

78.8%

All years of this model.

Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Honda CB 250 RSD	40 Average	293
2	Honda CMX 450 Rebel	40 Average	403
3	Suzuki GS 450 L	33 Below average	563
4	Suzuki GN 250 E	31 Below average	1,673
5	Yamaha XV250 Virago	25 Below average	123
6	Suzuki LS 400 Savage	19 Poor	132

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.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 396.0 ccm
Power: 24.0 HP (17.9 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque: 26.5 Nm (2.7 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
Engine type: Single
Power/weight ratio: 0.1509 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system: Air
Starting: Kick

Transmission

Gearbox: 4-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1480 mm
Overall length: 2195 mm
Overall width: 690 mm
Overall height: 1080 mm
Seat height: 650 mm
Dry weight: 159.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 10.50 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear suspension: Dual shocks

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Drum
Front tyre: 100/90-19
Rear tyre: 140/80-15

Specs last verified against published sources: November 2026.

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	1987	1989	1991	1993	1995
Capacity	396 cc	396 cc	396 cc	396 cc	396 cc
Dry weight	159 kg	159 kg	159 kg	159 kg	159 kg
Seat height	650 mm	650 mm	650 mm	650 mm	650 mm
Fuel capacity	10.5 L	10.5 L	10.5 L	10.5 L	10.5 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ	Too few tests	Too few tests	Too few tests	Too few tests	Too few tests