Categories: Kawasaki

Kawasaki Z400 (1976-77)

The Kawasaki Z 400 was a motorcycle produced in 1976 and 1977. It had a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC engine with a capacity of 398 cc/24.2 cubic inches, a compression ratio of 9.4:1, and was air-cooled. The engine used forced lubrication and had two Keihin CV32 6caburetors for induction. The bike had a maximum power of 36 hp/26.8 kW at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 3.3 kgf-m/23.8 lb-ft at 7500 rpm, with both electric and kick starting options. Its five-speed transmission and chain final drive were supported by a tubular, double-cradle frame. Suspension included a telescopic fork at the front and a swing-arm at the rear, with single 226 mm disc front brakes and 180 mm drum rear brakes. It weighed 175 kg / 386 lbs and had a fuel capacity of 14 liters/3.6 US gallons, achieving an average consumption of 56 mpg. The length was 2080 mm/81.9 in, width 775 mm/30.5 in, and height 1050 mm/41.3 in, with a wheelbase of 1370 mm/53.9 in and ground clearance of 125 mm/4.9 in. It could reach a top speed of 94 mph and achieve a quarter-mile standing time of 15.4 sec. The Kawasaki Z 400 was reviewed favorably by Bike Magazine.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 400

Year: 1976 – 77

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 & 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 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

Road Test: Bike Magazine
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