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