The Kawasaki Zephyr 400 was produced from 1989 to 1991 and came equipped with a four stroke parallel twin cylinder engine, DOHC, with 2 valves per cylinder. It boasted a capacity of 399 cc and a compression ratio of 9.7:1. The bike utilized 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors for fuel induction and a full transistor ignition system for electric starting. It generated max power of 49 horsepower at 11000 rpm and max torque of 3.1 kgf m at 10500 rpm. This motorcycle had a wet multi-disc clutch, six-speed transmission, and chain final drive. It included telescopic fork front suspension and dual shock rear suspension for comfort. The front featured 2x discs and the rear was equipped with a single disc for brakes. The Zephyr 400 had a 27-degree rake and a 102 mm trail with a wheelbase of 1435 mm. The seat height was 770 mm and the ground clearance was 120 mm. The dry weight of the bike was 179 kg and it had a 14-liter fuel capacity.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Zephyr 400
| Year | 1989 – 91 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 55 42 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Induction | 4X Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Ignition | Full transistor |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 49 hp / 36.8 kW @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.1 kgf m / 22.4 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi disc |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | 2x discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-18 |
| Rake | 27 degrees |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
