Kawasaki GPZ400F (1983)

The Kawasaki GPZ400F / Z400GP motorcycle was produced in 1983 with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder engine. The motorbike boasts a capacity of 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in with a bore x stroke of 52 47mm and is cooled by air. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and induction features 4 x 21mm Teir-Kei carburetors with CDI ignition and electric starting. The motorcycle can reach a maximum power of 51 hp / 38 kW @ 11500 rpm with 34.3 Nm / 25.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm maximum torque. It has a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive system.

Front suspension is provided by telescopic forks and the rear suspension is a swing arm. Front brakes are a single 236mm disc and the rear brakes are a single 140mm drum. The motorcycle has a front tire size of 90/90-19 and a rear tire size of 110/90-18. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 179 kg / 394.6 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 15 liters / 3.9 US gallons. This motorcycle is a great example of a classic 80s sportbike with impressive specifications for its time.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 400F / Z400GP

Year: 1983

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.

Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 52 47mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.5:1

Induction: 4 x 21mm Teir-Kei carburetors

Ignition: CDI

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 51 hp / 38 kW @ 11500 rpm

Max Torque: 34.3 Nm / 25.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Swing arm

Front Brakes: Single 236mm disc

Rear Brakes: Single 140mm drum

Front Tyre: 90/90-19

Rear Tyre: 110/90-18

Dry Weight: 179 kg / 394.6 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal