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TS 400 Hustler

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43 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.27 hp/kg
Torque
40 Nm
Engine
396 ccm

1977 Suzuki TS 400 Hustler Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's allround motorcycle platform, the 1977 Suzuki TS 400 Hustler features a 396 cc (24.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 40 Nm (29.5 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 85.9 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the TS 400 Hustler measures 124 kg (273 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.65 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 8.3-liter (2.2 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 1976 to 1979, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
85.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.65 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–6,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement 396.0 ccm (24.16 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power 34.0 HP (24.8 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression 6.8:1
Bore x Stroke 81.0 x 75.0 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel System Injection. Mikuni 58SS
Ignition PEI
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiplate
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Swingarm , Dual Shocks
Wheelbase 1425 mm (56.1 inches)
Ground Clearance 191 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3-21
Rear Tyre 4-18
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 124.0 kg (273.4 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.2742 HP/kg
Overall Height 1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall Length 2240 mm (88.2 inches)
Overall Width 889 mm (35.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity 8.30 litres (2.19 US gallons)
Other
Starter Kick
Color Options Black/Green
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