Kawasaki GPZ 400R

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Kawasaki GPZ 400R
Manufacturer
Production 1986 - 1987
Class Sport touring
Engine
Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 55.9mm x 55.9mm
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Horsepower 59.0 HP (44.0 KW) @ 12000RPM
Torque 25.82 ft/lbs (35.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM
Fuel System Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Monoshock
Brakes Front: Double disc
Rear: Single disc
Front Tire 100/90-16
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Wheelbase 54.88 inches (1394 mm)
Seat Height 30.31 inches (770 mm)
Weight 190.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki GPZ 400R was a Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1986 and 1987. Max torque was 25.82 ft/lbs (35.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.0 HP (44.0 KW) @ 12000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 399.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-16 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock. The wheelbase was 54.88 inches (1394 mm) long.

1986 Kawasaki GPZ 400R[edit | edit source]

The Kawasaki GPZ 400R was a 400 cc, four stroke, street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki in 1985. The GPZ 400R, its a Super sport motorcycle, was dressed with a fairing, upswept exhaust, and racing seat.


1987 - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 400R[edit | edit source]

1987 - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 400R 1987 - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 400R 1987 - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 400R

The 1987 Kawasaki GPZ 400R had an alloy frame and remotely adjustable suspension. The 600 was less sophisticated with a steel frame and fewer adjustments on the suspension. The 400R is a scaled down version of the bike, but a lighter allow frame.