| MODEL | SUZUKI GSF 400 BANDIT 1996 - 1997 |
| Year | 1996 - 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 40.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 12000 rpm (at rear tyre 35 kW / 48 hp @ 10200 rpm) |
| Max Torque | 35.2 Nm / 26 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 4 x Mikuni BST32 carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm Kayaba telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped; 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock; 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2055 mm / 80.9 in |
| Overall Width | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Overall Height | 1060 mm / 41.7 in |
| Seat Height | 762 mm / 30 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 168 kg / 370 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 189 kg / 418 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100 km / 42 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 177 km/h / 110 mph |
The last years of the first-generation 400 Bandit. It stayed mechanically the same, a light liquid-cooled four-cylinder aimed at the 400 class and some export markets.
