Cruisers
1992Suzuki LS 400 Savage
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The 1992 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
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →19
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
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamaha XV 250 S Virago | 44 Average | 855 |
| 2 | Kawasaki EN 500 | 35 Below average | 6,754 |
| 3 | Suzuki GN 250 E | 31 Below average | 1,673 |
| 4 | Kawasaki EN 450 LTD | 30 Below average | 378 |
| 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.
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: .
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 | 1992 | 1993 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 396 cc | 396 cc | 396 cc | 396 cc | 396 cc | 396 cc |
| Dry weight | 159 kg | 159 kg | 159 kg | 159 kg | 159 kg | 159 kg |
| Seat height | 650 mm | 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 | 10.5 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | 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 LS 400 Savage?
The 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage has a Capacity of 396.0 ccm (24.17 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki LS 400 Savage have?
The 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage has a Power of 24.0 HP (17.9 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
How many gears does the Suzuki LS 400 Savage have?
The 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki LS 400 Savage?
The 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage has a Torque of 26.5 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.5 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.
How much does the Suzuki LS 400 Savage weigh?
The 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage has a Dry weight of 159.0 kg (350.5 pounds).
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