GSF 400 Bandit

1994 Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1994 Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit motorcycle, Suzuki relies on a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 54 HP (39.4 kW) at 10,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 38.3 Nm (28.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 135.7 HP per liter and a 4,100 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (10,600 rpm), 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 GSF 400 Bandit measures 169 kg (373 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.13 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 730 mm (28.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1993 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.