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Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler - [1972]
This edition of the Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1972. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1973 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV and the 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV.This particular Suzuki TS 400 has a 396cc Air cooled, Four stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 1972 TS 400 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TS 400's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1972 Suzuki TS 400 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 396cc 7 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 34 bhp (25 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The Piston Port Four stroke unit throws out torque of 29.7 lb-ft (40.2 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki TS 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1984 Yamaha DT 200 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1972 Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler.
The 1972 Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler has a Power to weight ratio of 232.8 bhp per ton and 203.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1972 TS 400 competing with the 1984 Yamaha DT 200 R [257.8 bhp\ton] and the 1990 Yamaha DT 200 R [257.8 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 TS 400 generating around 203.4 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 1995 Yamaha TT 600 S Belgarda [228.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1993 Yamaha TT 600 S Belgarda [228.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.2 secs, this makes the Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler similar in acceleration to the 2016 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere (15.9 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere (15.9 secs). This Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler 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 1972 Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler and the 1972 Norton Commando 750 Roadster MKII
When talking about the performance of the 1972 Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1972 Norton Commando 750 Roadster MKII (13 secs) and the 1999 Kawasaki Gpz 500 S (13 secs).
The 1972 version of the Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1972 TS 400 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1972 Suzuki TS 400 Apache - Hustler then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
