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Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP - [1986]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Suzuki GSX-R 400 has a 398cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1986 GSX-R 400 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX-R 400's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1990 Yamaha RD 350 R | 1990cc.1987 Yamaha RD 350 F | 1987cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 400 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 398cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 59 bhp (43 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 28.8 lb-ft (39.1 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX-R 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2009 Kawasaki ER-6 n has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP.
The 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP has a Power to weight ratio of 343.0 bhp per ton and 168.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 GSX-R 400 competing with the 2009 Kawasaki ER-6 n [367.8 bhp\ton] and the 2011 Kawasaki ER-6 n [367.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX-R 400 generating around 168.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic Light Tour Special Edition [193.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT [193.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.0 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP similar in acceleration to the 2005 Suzuki GSF 650 S Bandit (10.8 secs) and the 2004 Suzuki GSX 400 F Impulse (10.8 secs). This Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP and the 1980 Honda XR 200 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1980 Honda XR 200 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 2018 Yamaha NMAX 125 SOHC (0 secs).
The 1986 version of the Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP has a maximum speed of 127mph.
Top Speed of the 1986 GSX-R 400 equals the 2020 Yamaha V-Max 1.7
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 400 SP then how about a 2020 Yamaha V-Max 1.7 (138 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha V-Max 1.7 (138 mph).
