The Kawasaki Z 400R is a motorcycle that was produced from 1980 to 1981. It has a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 398cc and a maximum power of 36hp at 8500rpm. The bike has a compression ratio of 9.4:1 and is air cooled. The lubrication system is forced and wet sump, while the bike is fitted with 2x Keihin CV32 carburetors. The ignition system is battery and coil, and the bike comes with an electric starter. The transmission is five-speed, and the final drive is by chain. The frame is tubular and double-cradle, with telescopic front suspension and swing arm rear suspension. The bike has a single 226mm disc front brake and a 180mm drum rear brake. The front tire is 3.25-S18 4PR, and the rear tire is 3.50-SIB 4PR. The rake of the bike is 27 degrees, with a trail of 104mm/4.1in. The length of the bike is 2080mm/81.9in, the width is 775mm/30.5in, the height is 1050mm/41.3in, and the wheelbase is 1370mm/53.9in. The ground clearance is 125mm/4.9in, and the dry weight is 175kg/386lbs. The fuel capacity is 14 liters/3.6 US gallons, and the average fuel consumption is 56 mpg. The standing quarter-mile is 15.4 seconds, and the top speed is 94 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 400
| Year | 1980 – 81 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Battery & coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| 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 fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm |
| Front Brakes | Single 226mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 – S18 4PR |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50 – SIB 4PR |
| Rake | 27 degrees |
| Trail | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Length 1050 mm / 41.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm / 53.9 In |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 56 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 94 mp/h |
