Built around Suzuki's allround motorcycle platform, the 1978 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
Displacement396.0 ccm (24.16 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power34.0 HP (24.8 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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