Kawasaki ZXR400: history, specs, pictures
'Kawasaki ZXR400' | |
Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
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Also called | ZXR 400 |
Production | 1991 - 2003 |
Class | [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] |
Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 57.0mm x 39.0mm |
Compression ratio | 12.1:1 |
Top Speed | 126 mph (202 km/h) |
Horsepower | 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 13000RPM |
Torque | 26.77 ft/lbs (36.3 Nm) @ 12000RPM |
Fuel System | 4x32mm Keihin carburetors |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: 41mm Upside down showa forks Rear: Uni-Trek adjustable preload with rebound damping |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 120/60-17 |
Rear Tire | 160/60-17 |
Wheelbase | 54.53 inches (1385 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
Weight | 357.15 pounds (162.0 Kg) (dry), 188.5 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 0.65 liters/100 km (153.8 km/l or 361.88 mpg) |
Competition | Honda NC30 Honda NC35 Yamaha FZR400 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki ZXR400 was a in-line four, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1991 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 126 mph (202 km/h). Max torque was 26.77 ft/lbs (36.3 Nm) @ 12000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 13000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 57.0mm bore x 39.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 398.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 120/60-17 front tire and a 160/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Upside down showa forks while the rear was equipped with a Uni-Trek adjustable preload with rebound damping. The ZXR400 was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 357.15 pounds (162.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.53 inches (1385 mm) long.
1991 - 1999 Kawasaki ZXR 400
The Kawasaki ZXR 400 is one the smallest ZXR bikes ever created by Kawasaki. Light and very maneuverable, the ZXR 400 is a great motorcycle for beginners. It has a liquid cooled, four stroke, 398cc engine which can produce 65 horsepower at 13000rpm.