The Kawasaki Z400 Special was produced from 1974-75 and featured a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 398cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.4:1 and a maximum power output of 36 horsepower at 8500 rpm, with 3.3 kgf-m of torque at 7500 rpm. The bike featured a tubular double-cradle frame and telescopic fork front suspension with a swing-arm rear suspension. The front brakes were a single 226mm disc while the rear brakes were a 180mm drum. It had a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The bike was 2080mm in length, 775mm wide, and 1050mm tall, with a wheelbase of 1370mm and a dry weight of 175kg. The fuel capacity was 14 liters, or 3.6 US gallons. A road test conducted by Bike Magazine praised the bike’s handling and enjoyable riding experience.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 400
| Year | 1974 – 75 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Keihin CVB3 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 |
| Road Test | Bike Magazine |
