Kawasaki ZR400 Xanthus

Kawasaki ZR400 Xanthus
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Production	1992
Engine	Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	9.7:1
Ignition	Full transistor
Transmission	6 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes	Front: 2x discs Rear: Single disc
Front Tire	110/80-17
Rear Tire	140/70-18
Wheelbase	1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height	770 mm / 30.1 in
Weight	179 kg / 395 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	14 Liters / 3.6 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.7:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet multi disc.

Chassis

It came with a 110/80-17 front tire and a 140/70-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x discs in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The ZR400 Xanthus was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 179 kg / 395 lbs. The wheelbase was 1435 mm / 56.5 in long.

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Overview

Kawasaki ZR 400 Xanthus

Make Model	Kawasaki Xanthus 400
Year	1992
Engine Type	Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement	399 cc / 24.4 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	55 х 42 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	9.7:1
Induction	4X Keihin CVK30 carburetors
Ignition	Full transistor
Starting	Electric
Max Power	49 hp / 36.8 kW @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque	3.1 kgf m / 22.4 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi disc
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks
Front Brakes	2x discs
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	110/80-17
Rear Tire	140/70-18
Rake	27°
Trail	102 mm / 4.0 in
Wheelbase	1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height	770 mm / 30.1 in
Ground Clearance	120 mm / 4.1 in
Dry Weight	179 kg / 395 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 Liters / 3.6 US gal