Kawasaki’s KDX400 was a two-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle produced from 1979 to 1980. It had a displacement of 392cc and a compression ratio of 6.8:1. The engine was cooled with air, and it had a Mikuni carburetor that was 36mm in size. Other features included CDI ignition, adjustable air forks on the front suspension, and dual shock rear suspension, a five-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. This motorcycle had a max power of 39 hp at 7000 RPM and max torque of 42.2 Nm at 6000 RPM. The bike also had a 259 mm / 10.2 in front wheel travel and a 230 mm / 9.1 in rear wheel travel, with drum brakes on both the front and the rear wheels. The tyre sizes on this bike were 3.50-21 in the front and 5.00-18 in the rear. It had a wheelbase of 1450 mm / 57.1 in and a dry weight of 109 kg / 240 lbs. Lastly, the fuel capacity was 12 Litres / 33 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KDX 400
| Year | 1979 – 80 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder. |
| Capacity | 392 cc / 23.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Induction | 36mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 39 hp / 29 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 42.2 Nm / 31.1 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Adjustable air forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 259 mm / 10.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 -21 |
| Rear Tyre | 5.00 -18 |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 109 kg / 240 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 33 US gal |
