Kawasaki ZZR400 (1996-97)

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.

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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