Kawasaki Z400GP (1980-93)

The Kawasaki Z400GP is a motorcycle produced from 1980-93. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 399cc. The cooling system is air cooled and it has a compression ratio of 9.5:1. It has 4x21mm Teir-Kei carburetors and CDI ignition. The max power output is 43hp/32kW at 10500 rpm and the max torque output is 3.5 kgf-m/25.3 lb-ft at 8500 rpm. It has a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive 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). It has leading axle telescopic forks for the front suspension and a pivoted fork adjustable damper for the rear suspension. The front brake is a single 236mm disc and the rear brake is a single 140mm drum. The front tire is 90/90-19 and the rear tire is 110/90-18. It has a dry weight of 179 kg/394.6 lbs and a fuel capacity of 15 litres/3.9 US gal. The average fuel consumption is 47 mpg and the standing 1/4 mile is 13.6 seconds. The top speed is 106 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 400J

Year: 1980 – 93


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 52 47mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: 4 x 21mm Teir-Kei carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Spark Plug: NGK D8EA or ND X24ES-U
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 43 hp / 32 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 3.5 kgf-m / 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: Leading axle telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Pivoted fork adjustable damper
Front Brakes: Single 236mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 140mm drum
Front Tyre: 90/90-19
Rear Tyre: 110/90-18
Dry Weight: 179 kg / 394.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
Consumption Average: 47 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.6 sec
Top Speed: 106 mph

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