Model Name:Z400FX/Z400J
Manufacturer:KAWASAKI
Model Year:1979
KAWASAKI, which had achieved an overwhelming victory in the big bike market, had brought this model to the 400cc class. The smooth movement of the 4-cylinder engine and the wild performance at its high rotation range, fascinated the fans. Its big body that made it look one class bigger, and it became a huge hit.
Specifications:
[Basic spec]
| Manufacturer | KAWASAKI | Engine Type | Air-Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC 2-Valve Parallel 4 Cylinder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Name | Z400FX/Z400J | Starter | – |
| Grade | – | Maximum Output (ps) | 43ps(32.0 kw)/9500rpm |
| Drive Train | – | Maximum Torque (kgf/m) | 3.5kg-m(34.3N-m)/7500rpm |
| Model Type | KZ400E | Curb Weight | 208 (Approximate Value) |
| Displacement | 399 | Dry Weight | 189 |
| Sales Launch Year | 1979/4 | Fuel Efficiency by Catalog | 30km/L (at 60km/h) |
| Height/Width/Length | 1125/-/2100 | Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 |
| Seat Height | 805 | Distance to Empty | – |
| Front Tire Indication | – | Fuel Supply | Carburetor |
| Rear Tire Indication | – |
[Service data]
| Standard Plug | – | Chain Size | 530 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Used Plugs | – | Chain Link Number | 100 |
| Engine Oil Amount | – | Battery Code | – |
| Engine Oil (Refill) | – | Headlight | – |
| Engine Oil (Element Replacement) | – | Headlight Type | – |
| Front Blinker Rating | – | Headlight Remarks | – |
| Drive Sprocket Teeth Number | 16 | Tail Light Rating | – |
| Driven Sprocket Teeth Number | 40 | Rear Blinker Rating | – |
[Machine detail]
| Motor Model Code | – | Caster Angle | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bore (mm) | – | Trail (mm) | – |
| Storke (mm) | – | Minimum Ground Clearance | – |
| Compression Ratio | – | Distance Between Axes | – |
| Ignition Method | – | Streering Angle (Right) | – |
| Engine Lubrication Type | – | Turning Angle (Left) | – |
| Frame Type | – | Mirror Screw Hole Diameter | – |
| Minimum Rotaion Radius | 2.4 | Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity | – |
[Underbody detail]
| Front Brake Type | – | Suspension Type (Rear) | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Remarks | – | Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – |
| Rear Brake Type | – | Rear Suspension Stroke | – |
| Rear Brake Remarks | – | Rear Wheel Travel | – |
| Suspension Type (Front) | – | ABS | – |
| Front Fork Type | – | Drive Train | – |
| Front Suspension Stroke | – | Differential Oil Amount | – |
| Front Fork Diameter | – | Chain Remarks | – |
[Equipment]
| Seat Lowering Allowance | – | Theft Prevention Device | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Screw Hole Diameter | – | Tail Light Bulb Type | – |
| Mirror Remarks | – | Tail Light Base Shape | – |
| Electronic Device Remarks | – | Tail Light Base Shape 2 | – |
| Fuel Gauge | – | Tail Light Remarks | – |
| Clock | – | Front Blinker Bulb Type | – |
| Hazard | – | Front Blinker Base Shape | – |
[Engine detail]
| Clutch Type | – | Tappet Clearance (mm) EX | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | – | Idling Initial Value (rpm) | – |
| Number of Gears | – | Needle Steps (Clip Location) | – |
| Gear Ratio | – | Float Level (mm) | – |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | – | Air Screw Return | – |
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | 2.5 | Main Jet Type | – |
| Variable Speed Vehicle Gear Ratio | – | Main Jet Number | – |
| Tappet Clearance (mm) IN | – |
[Other spec]
| Clutch Cable Length | – | Rear Brake Cable Length | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choke Cable Length | – | Other Cables | – |
| Meter Cable Length | – | Engine Number (Production Launch) | – |
| Throttle Cable Length | – | Engine Number (Production End) | – |
| Front Brake Cable Length | – |
[See Moto Index of KAWASAKI]
[See Accessories for KAWASAKI Z400FX]
