SV 400 S

2002 Suzuki SV 400 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2002 Suzuki SV 400 S allround motorcycle, Suzuki features a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 53 HP (38.7 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 41 Nm (30.2 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 132.8 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,500 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 SV 400 S measures 167 kg (368 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.15 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 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. 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 2 indexed model years from 2002 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.