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History

Impressions

Specifications

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History:

The RF400R was introduced in 199? and will be still sold. Suzuki's internal term is GK78A. This one is the baby of the RF family and is especially designed for Japan.
Serialnumbers in detail:

Year	Type	From	To	Total

Last price in 2000 in Japan: 699.000 YEN (6.800 USD or 13.490 DEM).
Rest of data will follow as soon as Suzuki will answer.

Impressions:

The RF400RV is a performance bike by its variable valve control, built for both city riding and high speed long distance travelling. The 4-cylinder engine provides pretty good power and torque. Its appearance is great too.

Specifications:

	RF400RV (GK78A) 2000
Engine Type	4 stroke, 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16-valves, variable valve control VC TSCC, water cooled
Displacement	398 cc
Bore & Stroke	40.4 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	11.8 : 1
Carburetor	BST32
Maximum Power	53 hp (39 kW) / 11000 rpm
Maximum Torque	37Nm (3.8 kgm) / 9500 rpm
Maximum Speed	about 200 km/h
Lubrication	Wet Sump
Ignition	Digital/Transistorized
Starter	Electric
Generator
Battery
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh 1. 3.363 2. 2.307 3. 1.750 4. 1.437 5. 1.250 6. 1.136
Final Drive
Secondary transmission ratio
Overall L x W x H (mm)	2115 x 700 x 1180
Overall L x W x H (in)	83.9 x 28.7 x 45.9
Seat Height mm (in)	775
Wheelbase mm (in)	1430 (56.3)
Ground Clearance mm (in)	115
Dry Weight kg (lb)	186 (?)
Front Suspension	Telescopic, cartridge type,coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping force
Rear Suspension	Link type, 7-way adjustable spring preload , rebound damping force, 4-way adjustable
Front Brakes	2 discs with floating rotors and staggered diameter 4-piston calipers, hydraulically operated
Rear Brakes	1 disc and 2-piston caliper, hydraulically operated
Front Tires	120/70ZR17 58 on 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels
Rear Tires	160/60-ZR17 69 on 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L
Oil Capacity	3.7 L
Cooling Water Capacity
Exhaust System	4 into 1 with lightweight aluminum muffler