Kawasaki KZ400D

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Kawasaki KZ400D
Manufacturer
Production 74-77
Class Standard
Successor Kawasaki KZ400B
Engine
400cc
Top Speed 93 mph
Spark Plug NGK B7ES '74-77
Battery YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '74-77
Final Drive Chain: 530 `74-77[1]
Front Tire '74-77
Rear Tire 3.50-18 '74-77
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-401[2]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KZ400D is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1974 to 1977.

1974 KZ400D[edit | edit source]

1974 Kawasaki KZ400D


  • 400 cc
  • Four-stroke, 2 Cylinder
  • Single Overhead Camshaft
  • 5-Speed Return Shift
  • Maximum Horsepower:
  • 35 HP @ 8,500 rpm
  • (E) 33 HP @ 9,000 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK B8ES
  • or ND W24ES
  • Tire Size
  • Front: 3.258-184PR
  • Rear: 3.50s-18 4PR
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Halibut Red, Halibut Blue
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: K4E00001-
  • Frame No.: K4-00001-
  • Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-635, (E) 99997-652
  • Owner's Manual No. : 99997-826
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-710-00
  • Remarks: Four-stroke, vertical twin commuter. Has an electric starter, constant velocity carbs, and disc brake up front. Engine has dynamic balancers.


1975 KZ400D[edit | edit source]

1975 Kawasaki KZ400D


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red, Candy Blue,
  • Candy Brown
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: K4E013844-
  • Frame No.: K4-013800-
  • Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-635-53S
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-848
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-710-00
  • Major Changes: Color. From late '75 model. tire tread patterns changed.


1976 KZ400-D3[edit | edit source]

1976 Kawasaki KZ400-D3


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Diamond Blue, Diamond Copper
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: K4E050601-, (L) K4E051559-
  • Frame No.: K4-044601-, (L) K4-506001-
  • Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-635-54S, (G) 99997-635-55S, (E) 99997-652-50s
  • Owner's Manual No. : 99997-879-00, (A) 99983-043-00, (L) 99997-888-00
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-710-00
  • Major Changes: Color, marking, carburetor setting, and grips. Max. horsepower upgraded to 36 HP. Audible turn signals, locking tank cap, and three-fuse system adopted.

1977 KZ400-D4[edit | edit source]

1977 Kawasaki KZ400-D4


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red, Candy Orient
  • Blue
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No. : K4E095101-, (L) K4E096450-
  • Frame No.: K4-065101-, (L) K4-527592-
  • Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-635-56S, (G) 99997-635-57S, (E) 99997-652-51S
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99932-004-00, (E) 99983-054-00, (L) 99932-014
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-710-00
  • Major Changes: Color, marking, carburetors and ignition timing. Audible turn signals for US and Canadian models discontinued.

1978[edit | edit source]

The KZ400D was succeeded by the KZ400B.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019. 
  2. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.