The Kawasaki Z 400 Delux is a motorcycle produced in 1977, equipped with a four-stroke parallel twin cylinder engine, a 398cc capacity, and a 9.4:1 compression ratio. The bike has a tubular, double cradle frame, a telescopic fork front suspension, and a swing arm rear suspension. It comes with a single 226mm disc front brake and a 180mm drum rear brake, along with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The Z 400 Delux has a maximum power of 36 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.3 kgf-m at 7500 rpm, as well as a top speed of 94 mph. Its fuel capacity is 14 liters, and it has an average fuel consumption of 56 mpg. The bike weighs 175 kg and has a ground clearance of 125 mm. In a bike magazine road test, the Z 400 Delux achieved a standing quarter-mile time of 15.4 seconds.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 400 Delux
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
