GSF 400 Bandit

1997 Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1997 Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit pairs a 398 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 59 HP (43.1 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 35.2 Nm (26 lb-ft) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 148.2 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,500 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the GSF 400 Bandit measures 168 kg (370 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 762 mm (30 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 321 km (199 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 177 km/h (110 mph).

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.