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.

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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