Kawasaki Zephyr 400

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Kawasaki Zephyr 400
Manufacturer
Production 1989
Class Naked
Engine
Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 53.3mm x 53.3mm
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Horsepower 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 11000RPM
Torque 22.13 ft/lbs (30.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi plate
Brakes Front: Double discs
Rear: Single disc
Front Tire 110/80-17
Rear Tire 140/70-18
Wheelbase 56.5 inches (1435 mm)
Seat Height 30.31 inches (770 mm)
Weight 177.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki Zephyr 400 was a Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1989. Max torque was 22.13 ft/lbs (30.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 11000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 53.3mm bore x 53.3mm 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 plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/80-17 front tire and a 140/70-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.

1989 - 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 400[edit | edit source]

1989 - 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 400

Manufactured for approximately 7 years, between 1989 and 1996, the Zephyr 400 is a naked motorcycle which could run with a top speed of 173 km/h.