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[[Image:Kawasaki KZ400S.JPG|thumb|right|250px|1975 Kawasaki KZ400S]]
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The '''Kawasaki KZ400S''' was a 400[[cc]], [[twin cylinder]], [[four stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1975 through 1977.
The '''Kawasaki KZ400S''' was a 400[[cc]], [[twin cylinder]], [[four stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1975 through 1977.
==1975 KZ400S==
==1975 KZ400S==
[[Image:1975-kawasaki-kz400s.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KZ400S]]
[[Image:1975-kawasaki-kz400s.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KZ400S]]
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*400 cc
 
*4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*Single Over Head Camshaft
*5-Speed Return Shift
*5-Speed Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower:
*Maximum Horsepower:
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**or ND W24ES
**or ND W24ES
*Tire Size
*Tire Size
*Front: 3.253-18 4PR
*Front: 3.25-18 4PR
*Rear: 3.50s-18 4PR
*Rear: 3.50-18 4PR
*Color
*Color
**Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red, Candy Blue  
**Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red, Candy Blue  
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*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-880-00  
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-880-00  
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-710-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-710-00
*Major Changes: Color, marking, front fender, and grips. Tachometer and center stand discontinued. 2-into-1 exhaust, locking tank cap, and three-fuse system adopted. Max. horsepower lowered to 34 HP.
*Major Changes: Color, marking, front fender, and grips. Tachometer and center stand discontinued. 2-into-1 exhaust, locking tank cap, and three-[[fuse]] system adopted. Max. horsepower lowered to 34 HP.


==1977 KZ400-S3==
==1977 KZ400-S3==
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*Major Changes: Color, marking, carburetors, and ignition timing.
*Major Changes: Color, marking, carburetors, and ignition timing.
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ400S]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ400S]]

Latest revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2019

Kawasaki KZ400S.JPG
Kawasaki KZ400S
Manufacturer
Production 75-77
Class Road
Engine
400 cc Four-stroke, 2 Cylinder, Single Over Head Camshaft
Top Speed 93 mph
Spark Plug NGK B7ES '75-77
Battery YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '75-77
Front Tire 3.25-18 '74-77
Rear Tire 3.50-18 '75-77
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-401
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KZ400S was a 400cc, twin cylinder, four stroke, street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1975 through 1977.

1975 KZ400S[edit | edit source]

1975 Kawasaki KZ400S



  • 5-Speed Return Shift
  • Maximum Horsepower:
  • 35 HP 638,500 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK B8ES
    • or ND W24ES
  • Tire Size
  • Front: 3.25-18 4PR
  • Rear: 3.50-18 4PR
  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red, Candy Blue
    • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: K4SE00001-,(L) K4SE002456-
  • Frame No. : K4S-00001-, (L) K4S-50001-
  • Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-635 plus 99997-635-50s
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-856
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-710-00
  • Remarks: Similar in appearance to the KZ400D, except this has a drum brake on the front, and no electric starter. From late '75 model, tire tread patterns changed.

1976 KZ400-S2[edit | edit source]

1976 Kawasaki KZ400-S2


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Diamond Blue, Permanent Red
  • Front Fender: Silver
  • Engine No,: K4SE010701-
  • Frame No.: K4S-04601-
  • Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-677
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-880-00
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-710-00
  • Major Changes: Color, marking, front fender, and grips. Tachometer and center stand discontinued. 2-into-1 exhaust, locking tank cap, and three-fuse system adopted. Max. horsepower lowered to 34 HP.

1977 KZ400-S3[edit | edit source]

1977 Kawasaki KZ400-S3


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Candy Orient Blue, Permanent Red
  • Front Fender: Silver
  • Engine No.: K4SE027101-
  • Frame No.: K4S-18101-
  • Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-677-50s
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99932-005-00
  • Shop Manual No. : 99997-710-00
  • Major Changes: Color, marking, carburetors, and ignition timing.