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Burgman 400

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39 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.19 hp/kg
Engine
385 ccm

1999 Suzuki Burgman 400 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1999 Suzuki Burgman 400 scooter motorcycle, Suzuki features a 385 cc (23.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 33 HP (24.1 kW). With a specific output of 85.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Burgman 400 measures 174 kg (384 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.27 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,590 mm (62.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1999 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
85.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.19 HP/kg (5.27 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 385.0 ccm (23.49 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 33.0 HP (24.1 kW))
Cooling Air
Chassis
Wheelbase 1590 mm (62.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 174.0 kg (383.6 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.1897 HP/kg
Fuel Capacity 13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons)
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