Positioned in Suzuki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2014 Suzuki Gladius 400 ABS relies on a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55 HP (40.1 kW) while maximum torque reaches 41 Nm (30.2 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 138.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Gladius 400 ABS measures 206 kg (454 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.75 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,445 mm (56.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2010 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
138.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.75 kg/HP)
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement398.0 ccm (24.29 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90 degree V-twin
Power55.0 HP (40.1 kW))
Torque41.0 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.2 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 49.0 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-plate coil spring
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond type
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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