Kawasaki KLE400

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Kawasaki KLE400
Manufacturer
Also called KLE 400
Production 1991
Class Dual-purpose
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Ignition CDI
Transmission 6 Speed
Suspension Front: 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted
Rear: Steal awing arm with preload adjustment
Brakes Front: Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear: Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 90/90 VR21
Rear Tire 130/80 VR17
Weight 178 kg / 392.4 lbs (dry), 192 kg / 423.2 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves 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 90/90 VR21 front tire and a 130/80 VR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted while the rear was equipped with a Steal awing arm with preload adjustment. The KLE400 was fitted with a 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 178 kg / 392.4 lbs.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Kawasaki KLE 400










Make Model Kawasaki KLE 400
Year 1991
Engine Type Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder
Displacement 399 mm / 24.3 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 70 x 51.8 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression 10.7:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction 2x KEIHIN CVK34 carburetor
Ignition CDI
Starting Electric
Max Power 42 hp / 30.9 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 33.3 Nm / 24.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch Wet, multi disc
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted
Front Wheel Travel 220 mm / 8.6 in
Rear Suspension Steal awing arm with preload adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel 220 mm / 8.6 in
Front Brakes Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 90/90 VR21
Rear Tire 130/80 VR17
Dry Weight 178 kg / 392.4 lbs
Wet Weight 192 kg / 423.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal