Suzuki VZ 400 Desperado

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Suzuki VZ 400 Desperado

Suzuki Desperado 400 was first introduced in 1996 based on the older version Suzuki Desperado 800. The model was focused on the domestic Japanese market and was not officially supplied to other countries. Since 1997, the maximum engine power has been increased to 38 hp. (instead of 33 hp) and the model received several visual differences. In 1999, a Winder modification appeared, which was not in the older version ( Suzuki Desperado 800) - it differed in a combination of similarities from Desperado 400 and VS400 Intruder. The year 2000 was the last year of the model's release, after which it was finally discontinued and did not receive further development. Only in 2005, as a successor, was presented the model Suzuki Boulevard 400.

The main modifications of the Suzuki VZ400 Desperado:

  • Suzuki Desperado 400 - basic regular version.
  • Suzuki Desperado 400X - a version with a front half fairing and a lower "canine".
  • Suzuki Desperado 400 Winder - has been available since 1999. Features a 19 'front spoke wheel, front brake, high handlebar, fork, rear suspension from Suzuki VS400 Intruder and a black engine.

The Suzuki VZ400 Desperado was based on a 2-cylinder V-shaped liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 399 cc. see, issuing 38 hp. capacity (since 1997). This indicator is the highest among similar models of this class. In addition, Desperado 400 is the lightest in its class.

The Suzuki VZ400 Desperado features a steel frame, cast wheels, an inverted fork, a 5-speed gearbox, a chain drive and a 13-liter fuel tank.

The main competitors of the Suzuki Desperado 400 in the class:

Photos

Suzuki Desperado 400 (1996)
Suzuki Desperado 400X (1996)
Suzuki Desperado 400 Winder


Specifications

Specifications Suzuki Desperado 400:

Model Suzuki VZ400 Desperado
Motorcycle type cruiser
Release year 1996-2000
Frame steel tubular
Engine type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped
Working volume 399 cc cm.
Bore / Stroke 65.0 x 60.2 mm
Compression ratio 10.5: 1
Cooling liquid
Number of valves per cylinder SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDS32 / BS32
Ignition type fully transistor
Maximum power 33 hp (24.3 kW) @ 7500 rpm - VZ400T / VZ400ZT

38 h.p. (28 kW) at 8500 rpm - VZ400V / VZ400ZV / VZ400BX

Maximum torque 32 Nm (3.3 kgf * m) @ 6000 rpm - VZ400T / VZ400ZT

33 Nm (3.4 kgf * m) @ 6000 rpm - VZ400V / VZ400ZV / VZ400BX

Gearbox 5-speed
Drive type chain
Front tire size 130 / 90-16M / C 67H - VZ400T / VZ400ZT, VZ400V / VZ400ZV

100 / 90-19 57H - VZ400BX

Rear tire size 150 / 90-15M / C 74H
Front brakes 1 disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper - VZ400T / VZ400ZT, VZ400V / VZ400ZV

1 disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper - VZ400BX

Rear brakes drum
Front suspension inverted fork, 140mm travel - VZ400T / VZ400ZT, VZ400V / VZ400ZV

telescopic fork, stroke - 130 mm - VZ400BX

Rear suspension linkage with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), stroke - 102 mm - VZ400T / VZ400ZT, VZ400V / VZ400ZV

swingarm with two shock absorbers (preload adjustment), stroke - 90 mm - VZ400BX

Fuel tank capacity 13.0 l, including reserve - 3.0 l
Length 2360 mm - VZ400T, VZ400ZT

2370 mm - VZ400V, VZ400ZV

2390 mm - VZ400BX

Width 750 mm - VZ400T / VZ400ZT, VZ400V / VZ400ZV

870 mm - VZ400BX

Height 1115 mm - VZ400T, VZ400V

1140 mm - VZ400ZT, VZ400ZV

1170 mm - VZ400BX

Wheelbase 1650 mm
Saddle height 700 mm - VZ400T, VZ400ZT

685 mm - VZ400V, VZ400ZV, VZ400BX

Maximum speed 150 km / h
Acceleration to 100 km / h (0-100) 9.5 sec
Motorcycle weight (dry) 199 kg - VZ400T, VZ400V

201 kg - VZ400ZT, VZ400ZV

195 kg - VZ400BX


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