Kawasaki Z400FX

Kawasaki Z400FX
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Production	1978 - 79
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Battery & coil
Transmission	6 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swinging arm fork with shock absorbers.
Brakes	Front: Single 236mm disc Rear: Single 140mm drum
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	3.75-18
Wheelbase	1380 mm / 54.3 in
Weight	189 kg / 416.6 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	15 Liters / 3.9 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.75-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 236mm disc in the front and a Single 140mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm fork with shock absorbers.. The Z400FX was fitted with a 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 189 kg / 416.6 lbs. The wheelbase was 1380 mm / 54.3 in long.

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Overview

Kawasaki Z 400FX

Make Model	Kawasaki Z 400FX
Year	1978 - 79
Engine Type	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Displacement	399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	52 х 47mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	9.5:1
Induction	4 x TKK 21P Teir-Kei carburetors
Ignition	Battery & coil
Starting	Electric
Max Power	43 hp / 32 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque	3.5 kgf-m / 25.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.57 (36/14) 2nd 1.78 (32/18) 3rd 1.38 (29/21) 4th 1.13 (27/24) 5th 0.96 (25/26) 6th 0.85 (23/27)
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Swinging arm fork with shock absorbers.
Front Brakes	Single 236mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single 140mm drum
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	3.75-18
Wheelbase	1380 mm / 54.3 in
Ground Clearance	145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight	189 kg / 416.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity	15 Liters / 3.9 US gal