Editing Kawasaki KZ400


The '''Kawasaki KZ400''' is 398cc twin cylinder UJM [[Universal Japanese Motorcycle]]. This term is blurred today with the various models Japan builds. Few of which look like the UJM of the [[1970s]] and [[1980s]].  Kawasaki produced the KZ400 from [[1974]]-[[1984]]. Some of the later models were 440cc. They were built at plants in Akasi, Japan and [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]. The Lincoln plant (1974) made Kawasaki the first the first foreign vehicle manufacturer to operate a plant in the [[United States]]. KZ400s outsold [[Honda]] in the 400cc twins market through the 1970s. These motorcycle were marketed as fuel efficient transportation. Ads would feature the KZ400 next to a [[Volkswagen Beetle]] and the tagline "think smaller."

==External links==

*[http://kz400.com/ KZ400 home page]

*[http://kz400.com/ModelhistoryFrameset-9.htm KZ400 Model History]


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-The '''[[Kawasaki]] KZ400''' is 398cc twin cylinder UJM [[Universal Japanese Motorcycle]]. This term is blurred today with the various models Japan builds. Few of which look like the UJM of the 1970s and 1980s.  Kawasaki produced the KZ400 from 1974-1984. Some of the later models were 440cc. They were built at plants in Akasi, Japan and Lincoln, Nebraska. The Lincoln plant (1974) made Kawasaki the first the first foreign vehicle manufacturer to operate a plant in the United States. KZ400s outsold [[Honda]] in the 400cc twins market through the 1970s. These [[motorcycle]] were marketed as fuel efficient transportation. Ads would feature the KZ400 next to a Volkswagen Beetle and the tagline "think smaller."
+The '''Kawasaki KZ400''' is 398cc twin cylinder UJM [[Universal Japanese Motorcycle]]. This term is blurred today with the various models Japan builds. Few of which look like the UJM of the [[1970s]] and [[1980s]].  Kawasaki produced the KZ400 from [[1974]]-[[1984]]. Some of the later models were 440cc. They were built at plants in Akasi, Japan and [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]. The Lincoln plant (1974) made Kawasaki the first the first foreign vehicle manufacturer to operate a plant in the [[United States]]. KZ400s outsold [[Honda]] in the 400cc twins market through the 1970s. These motorcycle were marketed as fuel efficient transportation. Ads would feature the KZ400 next to a [[Volkswagen Beetle]] and the tagline "think smaller."
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-{{Motorcycle
-|name             = Kawasaki KZ400
-|aka              = KZ400H LTD, KZ 400 H LTD, KZ400 LTD, KZ 400 LTD, KZ 400
-|manufacturer     = Kawasaki
-|parent_company   =
-|production       = 1979
-|model_year       =
-|predecessor      =
-|successor        =
-|class            = Road
-|engine           = twin, four-stroke
-|bore_stroke      = 64.0mm x 62.0mm
-|compression      =
-|top_speed        =93 mph
-|power            = 35.27 HP (26.3 KW) @ 8500RPM
-|torque           = 2.36 ft/lbs (3.2 Nm) @ 7000RPM
-|fuel_system      = carburetor. keihin vb32ss x2
-|ignition         = [[battery]] and coil
-|spark_plug       ={{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}}
-|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N12A-4A-1}}
-|transmission     = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
-Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
-Clutch: wet multi disk <br>
-|final_drive= {{chain|530x104}}
-|front_sprocket= 15T
-|rear_sprocket= 45T
-|frame            =
-|suspension       =
-|brakes           =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
-|front_tire       ={{tire|3.25x18}}
-|rear_tire   	  ={{tire|3.50x18}}
-|rake_trail       =
-|wheelbase        = 54.72 inches (1390 mm)
-|length           = 81.89 inches (2080 mm)
-|width            = 31.89 inches (810 mm)
-|height           = 46.46 inches (1180 mm)
-|seat_height      =
-|dry_weight       = 374.79 pounds (170.0 Kg)
-|wet_weight       =
-|fuel_capacity    = 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
-|oil_capacity     = 0.77 Gallon (2.90 Liters)
-|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
-|fuel_consumption = 3.85 liters/100 km (26.0 km/l or 61.10 mpg)
-|turning_radius   =
-|related          =
-|competition      =
-}}
-The '''[[Kawasaki]] KZ400 LTD''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] in 1979. Max [[torque]] was 2.36 ft/lbs (3.2 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 35.27 HP (26.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
-==Engine==
-The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 64.0mm [[bore]] x 62.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 398.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
-==Drive==
-The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi disk.
-==Chassis==
-Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The KZ400 LTD was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 374.79 pounds (170.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.72 inches (1390 mm) long.
-==In Media==
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/deadbeat-at-dawn#kawasaki-kz400 Deadbeat at Dawn]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-slumber-party-massacre#kawasaki-kz400 The Slumber Party Massacre]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/charlies-angels-2#kawasaki-kz400 Charlie's Angels]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-fall-guy#kawasaki-kz400 The Fall Guy]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/sunburn-2#kawasaki-kz400 Sunburn]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ruby-sparks#kawasaki-kz400 Ruby Sparks]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/american-flyers#kawasaki-kz400 American Flyers]
-[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
-[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]