Kawasaki Z400 LTD (1981)

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The Kawasaki Z400 LTD is a motorcycle model that was released in 1981. Its engine is a four-stroke, parallel-twin cylinder with two valves per cylinder and a capacity of 398cc. The bore and stroke are 64.62mm, and the compression ratio is 9.4:1. The cooling system is air-cooled, and lubrication is via forced lubrication, wet sump. The induction process uses two Keihin CV32 carburetors, and the ignition is CDI with electric and kick starting. The maximum power output of the Z400 LTD is 36hp at 8500 rpm, and the maximum torque output is 3.3kgf-m at 7500 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed, and the final drive is via chain. The Z400 LTD’s frame is tubular with a double cradle, and the suspension consists of telescopic forks in the front and dual shocks in the rear. The front brake is a single disc, and the rear brake is a drum. The front and rear tires are 3.25-18 and 130/90-16, respectively. The dry weight of the Z400 LTD is 170 kg, and fuel capacity is 12 liters/3.1 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 400LTD

Year: 1981


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 64 62 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump
Induction: 2x Keihin CV32 6caburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 36 hp / 26.8 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 3.3 kgf-m / 23.8 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular, double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-18
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Dry-Weight: 170 kg / 374.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal

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