Kawasaki Z400F (1983)

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The Kawasaki Z400F-II is a motorcycle that was produced in 1983. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 399cc. The bore x stroke measures 55.42mm, and it has an air-cooled cooling system with a compression ratio of 9.7:1. The motorcycle is equipped with four 28mm TK Teir-Kei carburetors and an ignition system with a CDI. It has an electric starting mechanism and can produce a maximum power output of 48 horsepower at 10500 RPM and a maximum torque of 25.3 lb-ft at 8500 RPM. The transmission system has six speed, while the final drive is chain-driven with a gear ratio of 1st 2.57 (36/14), 2nd 1.78 (32/18), 3rd 1.38 (29/21), 4th 1.13 (27/24), 5th 0.96 (25/26), and 6th 0.85 (23/27). On the front, the motorcycle has telescopic air-assisted forks adjustable anti-dive suspension and a rear rising-rate Uni-Trak linkage suspension with adjustable preload and four-way damping. The front brakes consist of two 226mm discs, while the rear brake is a single 226mm disc. The front and rear tires are 100/90 H18 and 110/90 H18, respectively. The motorcycle weighs 179 kg/394.6 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 18 liters/4.7 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 400F-II

Year: 1983 –


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 55 42 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Induction: 4x 28mm TK Teir-Kei carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 48 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 25.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.57 (36/14) 2nd 1.78 (32/18) 3rd 1.38 (29/21) 4th 1.13 (27/24) 5th 0.96 (25/26) 6th 0.85 (23/27)
Front Suspension: Telescopic air assisted forks adjustable anti-dive.
Rear Suspension: Rising-rate Uni-Trak linkage with adjustable preload, 4-way damping.

Front Brakes: 2x 226mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 226mm disc
Front Tyre: 100/90 H18
Rear Tyre: 110/90 H18
Dry-Weight: 179 kg / 394.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal

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