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Kawasaki Z440C (1979)

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Kawasaki Z440C (1979)

At a glance

Capacity
443 cc / 27.0 cu-in
Power
41 hp / 30.5 kw @ 7000 rpm
Torque
3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

The full picture.

The Kawasaki Z 440C is a 1979 motorcycle with a four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder SOHC engine, with a capacity of 443cc or 27.0 cu-in. It has a bore x stroke of 67 x 62mm and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The motorcycle uses a 2x 32mm Keihin carburetor and battery-powered coil for ignition, and can start electrically. It has a maximum power of 41 hp or 30.5 kw at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.6 kgf-m or 26 lb-ft at 7000 rpm. The Kawasaki Z 440C is equipped with a six-speed transmission and belt final drive system. The motorcycle has a tubular, double cradle frame, and telescopic forks for the front suspension and a swingarm for the rear suspension. The front brake is a single 275mm disc, while the rear brake is a drum. The front tire size is 3.00-18, and the rear tire size is 3.50-18. The Kawasaki Z 440C has a length of 2070mm or 81.5in, width of 775mm or 30.5in, and a height of 1070mm or 42.1in, with a wheelbase of 1370mm or 53.9in and ground clearance of 125mm or 4.9in. It weighs 166kg or 366lbs, and has a fuel capacity of 14 liters or 3.6 US gallons. The motorcycle can complete the standing 1/4 mile in 14.6 seconds with a top speed of 115 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 440C

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1979
EngineFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity443 cc / 27.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke67 x 62mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Induction2x 32mm Keihin carburetor
IgnitionBattery powered coil
StartingElectric
Max Power41 hp / 30.5 kw @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveBelt
FrameTubular, double cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear Wheel Travel127 mm / 5.0 in
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Rear Wheel Travel96 mm / 3.7 in
Front BrakesSingle 275mm disc
Rear BrakesDrum
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre3.50-18
DimensionsLength 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Length 1070 mm / 42.1 in
Wheelbase1370 mm / 53.9 In
Ground Clearance125 mm / 4.9 in
Dry Weight166 kg / 366 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.6 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile14.6 sec / 88 mp/h
Top Speed115 mp/h