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
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 443 cc / 27.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 67 x 62mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | Battery powered coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 41 hp / 30.5 kw @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Frame | Tubular, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 96 mm / 3.7 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 275mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Length 1070 mm / 42.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm / 53.9 In |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 166 kg / 366 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.6 sec / 88 mp/h |
| Top Speed | 115 mp/h |
