Kawasaki GPz400S: history, specs, pictures
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| Kawasaki GPz400S | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1986 - 87 |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Horsepower | 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 10500RPM |
| Torque | 25.82 ft/lbs (35.0 Nm) @ 9000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Tubular, double cradle (aluminum) |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc Rear: Single drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-16 |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Weight | 169 kg / 372.5 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki GPZ 400S was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1985. Max torque was 25.82 ft/lbs (35.0 Nm) @ 9000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 10500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 10.7:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-16 front tire and a 120/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Single drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm. The GPz400S was fitted with a 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 169 kg / 372.5 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki GPz 400S
| Make Model | Kawasaki GPz 400S |
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| Year | 1986 - 87 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 51 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 10.7:1 |
| Induction | 4x Kelhin CVM30 carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi disc |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2,571 2nd 1,777 3rd 1,38 4th 1,125 5th 0,961 6th 0,851 |
| Frame | Tubular, double cradle (aluminum) |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-16 |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 169 kg / 372.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal |