Kawasaki KDX400

From CycleChaos
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Kawasaki-KDX-400- 2.jpg
Kawasaki KDX400
Manufacturer
Production 1979 - 80
Class Enduro
Engine
Two stroke, single cylinder.
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Ignition CDI
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: Adjustable air forks
Rear: Dual shock
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.50 -21
Rear Tire 5.00 -18
Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Weight 109 kg / 240 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 12 Liters / 33 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder.. The engine featured a 6.8:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50 -21 front tire and a 5.00 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Adjustable air forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shock. The KDX400 was fitted with a 12 Liters / 33 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 109 kg / 240 lbs. The wheelbase was 1450 mm / 57.1 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

Kawasaki KDX400 Kawasaki KDX400 Kawasaki KDX400 Kawasaki KDX400

Overview[edit | edit source]

Kawasaki KDX 400












Make Model Kawasaki KDX 400
Year 1979 - 80
Engine Type Two stroke, single cylinder.
Displacement 392 cc / 23.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 80 x 78 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 6.8:1
Induction 36mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition CDI
Starting Kick
Max Power 39 hp / 29 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque 42.2 Nm / 31.1 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension Adjustable air forks
Front Wheel Travel 259 mm / 10.2 in
Rear Suspension Dual shock
Rear Wheel Travel 230 mm / 9.1 in
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 3.50 -21
Rear Tire 5.00 -18
Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Dry Weight 109 kg / 240 lbs
Fuel Capacity 12 Liters / 33 US gal