Review of Suzuki IMPULSE GSX 400 (GSX400) – technical characteristics of the NAKED

Information on the Suzuki GSR 400 motorcycle

Suzuki GSR 400 naked model

appeared in 2006 and was aimed at the Japanese market, as well as the markets of some Asian countries. The model was based on the flagship Suzuki GSR 600 motorcycle with a reduced engine capacity and some minor visual changes. Both models have almost 100% interchangeability of spare parts, except for engine parts and exhaust.

Among the features of the Suzuki GSR 400, it is worth noting an aluminum frame, adjustable rear suspension, an injection engine, a built-in immobilizer, powerful 4-piston brakes and the availability of versions with ABS.

The Suzuki GSR 400 was one of the first modern naked bikes to feature a 400cc inline 4-cylinder engine. Before its introduction, there were only 400 cc classic motorcycles on the market - Honda CB400 (in production), Kawasaki ZRX400 (in production until 2008) and Yamaha XJR400 (in production until 2007). However, the GSR400 did not gain popularity in the Russian Federation, because, firstly, the pricing policy of the motorcycle was such that the GSR400 and GSR600 models were only slightly different in price, and secondly, for the price of the GSR400 (more than 200,000 rubles) you can there were many other, more interesting motorcycle options to consider.

The main competitors of the Suzuki GSR400 in the class:

• Kawasaki ER-4N (2-cylinder)
• Honda CB500F (2-cylinder)

Specifications

Technical characteristics of Suzuki GSR 400:

210 kg – equipped

Reviews

Reviews about Suzuki GSR 400:

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I own a GSR400 and ride in it myself, happy as an elephant. The handling is simply excellent and of course the view is simply beautiful, but a little expensive. As for sports, I don’t recommend it, first 400, and then 600, as many say. I myself still drive, I’m not going to sit on a 600cc, I have enough for now, and faster than 200 km per hour makes no sense to me, but the question is why?

PS I’ve been skating for season 2, I’m still gaining experience =)

The motorcycle is cool, beautiful, modern. Excellent fully electronic tidy with a built-in gear indicator - for a beginner it’s a great thing) Injector, again. I haven’t really ridden it yet (I just got my license yesterday, but that’s a different story)) but how many times I’ve driven on quiet streets, the dynamics are enough for the eyes) The spare parts, as already mentioned, are all from the GSR600, since, except for the engine, it an exact copy of this motorcycle. Acceleration to hundreds should be around 5 seconds. Maximum speed is about 200 km/h. Take it, you won't regret it for a second)).

I have been the happiest owner of a GSR 400 for three seasons in a row. The motorcycle is great in almost every way, and the CB-400 is a dinosaur in comparison. For 3 seasons I only changed consumables, i.e. Reliability is top notch. The injector, again, compared to the CB. The suspension is beyond praise, the handling is super, the engine is smooth and quite torquey at low end (but only for one, it’s not the same with a passenger), with excellent pick-up after 9000 rpm. It eats little, compared to the GSR 600 it is 1.5-2 times more economical, depending on the driving style. For the city and short trips, a stock motorcycle is just right. I put a higher steering wheel and a windshield on it, which allowed me to do 1300-1400 per day on long-distance trips, although I was tired, but not fatally. On one tank you can actually do from 180 to almost 300-odd kilometers, depending on how you drive. Only after 3 seasons did I really understand what I wanted from a motorcycle. Next season, if I have the money, I’ll change it to a tourenduro. If it doesn’t, I’ll buy a gel lining for the seat so that my backside doesn’t get numb on runs over 1000, and I’ll continue to ride.

Video

• Review and test drive of the Suzuki GSR 400 motorcycle.

Lightweight city naked bike Suzuki GSR 400

, produced for the Japanese domestic market and appearing on the streets of other countries through the efforts of motorcycle dealerships selling used motorcycles, is quite interesting. It's not a technological breakthrough, it's just another 400cc bike, but it's a really good 400cc bike.

400 cubic centimeters is a very popular volume for beginners. The most popular motorcycle in this class can perhaps be called the Honda CB 400, but modern motorcycles like the Suzuki GSR 400 from time to time try to displace recognized road veterans and take away some of the audience's sympathy from them. Moreover, newer motorcycles are often not so different from older models, so, minor improvements, sometimes an injector instead of carburetors, but that’s all. 400 cc motorcycles are traditionally budget-friendly, which means they lack advanced technology. But the GSR 400 deserves attention.

Modifications

Suzuki IMPULSE GSX 400 S is the same motorcycle, only with a fairing.

The bike has only one official modification - Suzuki GSX 400 S. The filling of the model is the same. The only difference is the presence of a front half-fairing. This model is sometimes labeled as Type S.

But there is another motorcycle in the 400 line with the same abbreviation. Suzuki GSX 400 Inazuma . Also the model is only for Japanese use and was also available in other countries' markets.

and competitors

Honda CB 400.

Kawasaki ZZR 400.

Yamaha XJR 400.

The situation with competitors is quite interesting. Among them there are models from all Japanese manufacturers, and bike components are also suitable from any of the listed ones.

• For Honda, this is the legendary CB 400 .
• For Kawasaki - the no less legendary zizer, ZZR 400 .
• And Yamaha introduced the XJR 400 .

Brief history of the model

• 2006 – start of production and sales of the model.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400 (Japan).
Frame number
: GK7DA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400K6.

• 2007 – appearance of modifications with ABS.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400;
Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan). Frame number
: GK7DA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400K7; GSR400AK7.

• 2008 – model not produced.
• 2009 - the model receives an update to the injection system and a new control unit. Maximum power increases to 61 hp and torque to 39 Nm. The engine becomes more revving.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400;
Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan). Frame number
: GK7EA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400K9; GSR400AK9.

• 2010 – no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400;
Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan). Frame number
: GK7EA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400L0; GSR400AL0.

• 2011 – no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400;
Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan). Frame number
: GK7EA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400L1; GSR400AL1.

• 2012 – Starting this year, the motorcycle comes with ABS as standard equipment.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan).
Frame number
: GK7EA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400AL2.

• 2013 – no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan).
Frame number
: GK7EA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400AL3.

• 2014 – no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan).
Frame number
: GK7EA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400AL4.

• 2015 – no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan).
Frame number
: GK7EA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400AL5.

• 2016 – no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan).
Frame number
: GK7EA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400AL6.

• 2017 is the last year of production.

Model

: Suzuki GSR400 ABS (Japan).
Frame number
: GK7EA-10XXXX.
Factory designation
: GSR400AL7.

Photo gallery

Round headlight.

Classic devices.

Left view.

Right view.

Double seat.

Back view.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of Suzuki GSR 400:

61.0 hp (45.0 kW) at 12000 rpm – GSR400 (2009-2017)

39.0 Nm (4.0 kg*m) at 10,000 rpm – GSR400 (2009-2017)

Peculiarities

In addition to time-tired carburetors, the distinctive features of the motorcycle included:

• 2 shock absorber springs in the rear suspension;
• large trunk under the saddle,
• fuel tank on 16 l (300–350 at 1 filling);

  The spacious gas tank provides the motorcycle with a good range without refueling.

• brake calipers from Brembo (distinguished by their signature golden color);
• availability of components (despite the fact that the bike is rarely found in Russia - there are no problems with original parts, there is no need to specially order anything);
• This also includes unification - if you don’t have the necessary parts, you can put parts from a bandit of a similar volume on a motorcycle, or from a Honda (Sibihi 400);
• good handling and maneuverability;
• small dimensions and weight (noted by girl bikers);

Ideal for row spacing - high seating, small width, mirrors do not protrude beyond the grips.

New and used Suzuki GSR 400 motorcycle

On our website you can find an excellent selection of the best motorcycles that can be found in the vastness of Japan. Not only new bikes are collected here, but also those that have already been in hands. However, we should not forget that the Japanese people’s reverent attitude towards technology and the quality of the road surface allow them to keep their vehicles in good condition.

Moreover, an additional guarantee of the offered product is its pre-sale inspection. Our specialists examine each vehicle, eliminating any discrepancies with the description and clearly determining the degree of wear. Moreover, everything is done not “anyhow,” but on the official auction site using specialized equipment.

Moreover, our employees also take part in the direct transportation of goods. This way we can guarantee the integrity of the copies and eliminate the possibility of any damage during transportation. The bikes arrive on Russian territory in exactly the same condition in which they were examined in Japan.

Suzuki GSR 400: prices, photos, review

We advise you to start bidding only after carefully studying our catalogue. This will allow you to select several optimal betting targets. By controlling changes in the cost of several lots, you can truly choose the most optimal option financially. On average, bikes of this model from our auctions go for 362,333 rubles (based on data for the last three months). However, the range of rates ranges from 204,000 to 564,000 rubles, so it is extremely difficult to predict the final cost in advance, but you can set your own. Years of production were from 2006 to 2016, only 36 pieces.

There are several reasons to buy equipment, in particular a motorcycle, through auction. First of all, this is:

• a large assortment of bikes from various manufacturers;
• the opportunity to buy a truly high-quality option;
• “under the hammer” format, where users themselves determine the final price.

These advantages, combined with the high quality of the offered lots, make our site an excellent place to make your dreams come true. Vehicles that have no mileage in Russia will last much longer, because their appearance, as a rule, is much better.

Development Basis

Therefore, the development of the new bike rolled on different rails - from smaller (GSR 600) to larger . Released in 2011, the motorcycle did not sell very well, so it lasted on the assembly line for only 5 years, and was discontinued 2016 No changes were made to the design.

Almost immediately it was clear that the “child” was not a survivor, and applying some innovative solutions to try to resuscitate him was considered a futile undertaking. Only to comply with European standards, ABS began to be installed in 2012.

Breakdowns and malfunctions

There are several main technological faults:

• absence of a retaining ring on the oil seal of the cooling system pump. After a certain period of operation, the oil pushes the oil seal out and a severe leak occurs;
• accelerated wear of the steering column bearings due to the presence of “technological” holes in the frame:

Major technological malfunctions of the Suzuki GSR 600

The accumulation of dust and dirt in these holes damages the bearings, causing play in the steering wheel. To fix the problem, you just need to seal these holes;

• when driving at low speeds, jerks in the fuel injection system appear;
• Driving at high speeds on the motorway causes steering vibration, which impairs visibility through the side mirrors.

The pluses include the durability of the clutch cable for the Suzuki GSR 60, which distinguishes this model from most competitors.