Kawasaki Z400 (1977)

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