The Kawasaki ZZR400 is a motorcycle that was produced in 1996 and 1997. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 398 cc. The bike features four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 11.8:1. Lubrication is through a wet sump, while induction is achieved through four Keihin CVK30 carburetors. Ignition is digital, and the bike starts with an electric starter. The ZZR400 generates a maximum power of 58 hp at 12000 rpm and a top torque of 3.7 kgf-m at 10000 rpm. Power is transferred to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension comprises 41mm telescopic forks, and the rear suspension is a rising rate monoshock. The front brakes use two 300mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the rear brake utilizes a single 240mm disc with a single-piston caliper. The ZZR400’s front and rear wheels have tire sizes of 120/60-17 and 160/60-17, respectively. The bike has a wheelbase of 1430 mm and a seat height of 780 mm. The ZZR400 weighs 197 kg and has a fuel capacity of 16 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 400
| Year | 1996 – 97 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
