Suzuki Burgman 400 - Service manual > Fuel / Oil / Engine Coolant Recommendation

Fuel (For USA and Canada)

Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 87 pump octane (R/2 + M/2) or 91 octane or higher rated by the research method.

Gasoline containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether), less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is permissible.

Fuel (For Other Countries)

Gasoline used should be graded 91 octane (Research Method) or higher. Unleaded gasoline is recommended.

Engine Oil and Final Gear Oil (For USA)

Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine's performance and life. Always select good quality engine oil.

SUZUKI recommends the use of SUZUKI PERFORMANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or an equivalent engine oil. Use of SF/SG or SH/SJ in API with MA in JASO.

Suzuki recommends the use of SAE 10W-40 engine oil.

If SAE 10W-40 engine oil is not available, select an alternative according to the chart.

Engine Oil and Final Gear Oil (For Other Countries)

Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine's performance and life. Always select good quality engine oil. Use of SF/SG or SH/SJ in API with MA in JASO.

Suzuki recommended the use of SAE 10W-40 engine oil. If SAE 10W-40 engine oil is not available, select an alternative according to the chart.

Brake Fluid

Specification and classification
DOT 4

! WARNING Since the brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by the manufacturer, do not use or mix different types of fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-based fluid for refilling the system, otherwise serious damage will result.

Do not use any brake fluid taken from old or used or unsealed containers.

Never re-use brake fluid left over from a previous servicing, which has been stored for a long period.

Front Fork Oil

Use fork oil G-10 or an equivalent fork oil.

Engine Coolant Recommendation

Engine Coolant

Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.

Water for mixing

Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.

Anti-freeze/Engine coolant

The engine coolant perform as a corrosion and rust inhibitor as well as anti-freeze. Therefore, the engine coolant should be used at all times even though the atmospheric temperature in your area does not go down to freezing point.

Suzuki recommends the use of SUZUKI COOLANT antifreeze/ engine coolant. If this is not available, use an equivalent which is compatible with an aluminum radiator.

Liquid amount of water/Engine coolant

Solution capacity (total)
1 700 ml (1.8/1.5 US/Imp qt)

For engine coolant mixture information, refer to "Engine Coolant Description".

! CAUTION Mixing of anti-freeze/engine coolant should be limited to 60%. Mixing beyond it would reduce its efficiency. If the anti-freeze/engine coolant mixing ratio is below 50%, rust inhabiting performance is greatly reduced.

Be sure to mix it above 50% even though the atmospheric temperature does not go down to the freezing point.

BREAK-IN Procedures

During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to "BREAK-IN" before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its early life. The general rules are as follows.

1) Keep to these break-in engine speed limits:

Speed limits
Initial 800 km: Below 4 000 r/min
Up to 1 600 km: Below 6 000 r/min

2) Upon reaching an odometer reading of 1 600 km (1 000 miles) you can subject the motorcycle to full throttle operation. However, do not exceed 11 000 r/ min at any time.

Country and Area Codes

The following codes stand for the applicable country(-ies) and area(-s).

Wire Color Symbols

Warning, Caution and Information Labels Location

1. Front box lid
2. Helmet box front cover
3. Seat (Back side)
4. Frame side tube (Right side)

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