Kawasaki Z400 Special (1977)

The Kawasaki Z400 Special is a motorcycle from 1977 that features a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, SOHC engine with a 398cc capacity and 2 valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 9.4:1, air cooling, and forced lubrication with a wet sump. The bike uses 2 Keihin CV32 carburetors for induction and battery/coil for ignition. It has both an electric and kick starter, producing a max power of 36 hp/26.8 kW at 8500 rpm and max torque of 3.3 kgf-m/23.8 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. The Kawasaki Z400 Special has a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The frame is a tubular double cradle with telescopic fork front suspension and swing arm rear suspension. It has front and rear drum brakes, with a front tire size of 3.25-S18 4PR and rear tire size of 3.50-SIB 4PR. The rake is 27 degrees with a trail of 104mm/4.1in, and the dimensions are Length 2080mm/81.9in, Width 775mm/30.5in, Length 1050mm/41.3in, Wheelbase 1370mm/53.9in. The Kawasaki Z400 Special has ground clearance of 125mm/4.9in, a dry weight of 175kg/386lbs, and a fuel capacity of 14 liters/3.6 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 400 Special

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: Drum
Rear Brakes: 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