| MODEL | SUZUKI RF 400R 1997 - 1998 |
| Year | 1997 - 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 40.4 x 56 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 42.3 kW / 58 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 38 Nm / 3.87 kgf-m / 28 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Mikuni 32 mm carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Hollow steel perimeter frame |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic forks, preload adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type single shock, rebound and preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2 x Discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2116 mm / 83.3 in |
| Overall Width | 719 mm / 28.3 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The smallest of Suzuki's RF sport-touring trio, with a 398 cc GSF400-based four-cylinder, six-speed gearbox and a steel perimeter frame. It was aimed mainly at the Japanese market. A mid-sized sports tourer with a relaxed riding position and a full fairing. This page covers the 1997 to 1998 years.
