The Kawasaki ZZR400 was sold between 1990 and 1991. It had a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder, a capacity of 398 cc/24.3 cu-in, and a compression ratio of 11.8:1. The lubrication system is a wet sump, and the induction is through 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors with digital ignition. The motorcycle also had an electric starter, reached a maximum power of 58 hp/43.2 kW at 12000 rpm and maximum torque of 3.7 kgf-m/26.7 lb-ft at 10000 rpm. The six-speed transmission was chain driven. The front suspension included 41mm telescopic forks while the rear suspension had a rising rate monoshock. The braking system included 2x 300mm discs with 4 piston calipers at the front and a single 240mm disc with a 1 piston caliper at the rear. The ZZR400 had a wheelbase of 1430 mm/56.3 in, a seat height of 780 mm/30.7 in, and a dry weight of 197 kg/434.3 lbs. The fuel tank had a capacity of 16 litres/4.7 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 400
| Year | 1990 – 91 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 57.5 x 38.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 12000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.7 kgf-m / 26.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Rising rate monoshock |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/60-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-17 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 197 kg / 434.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
