The Kawasaki Z400 (1977-79) is a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder motorcycle with a SOHC and two valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 398 cc and a compression ratio of 9.4:1. It features Keihin CV32 carburetors, battery and coil ignition, and electric/kick starting. It produces a maximum power output of 36 hp at 8500 rpm and a peak torque of 3.3 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission, a chain final drive, and a tubular double cradle frame. Its front suspension is a telescopic fork, while the rear suspension is a swing arm. The front brake is a single 226mm disc and the rear brake is a 180mm drum. The bike has a ground clearance of 125mm, a dry weight of 175kg, and a fuel capacity of 14 litres, with an average consumption of 56 mpg. It can hit a top speed of 94 mph and can travel the standing quarter-mile in 15.4 seconds.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 400
| Year | 1977 – 79 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
