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Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD 19791979 Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD |
| Year model | 1979 |
| Type | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating | 3.3 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 398.0 ccm (24.29 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | Twin, four-stroke |
| Effect | 36.0 HP (26.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 31.2 Nm (3.2 kgf-m or 23.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Top speed | 151.3 km/h (94.0 mph) |
| Maximum RPM | 9000 |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 64.0 x 62.0 mm (2.5 x 2.4 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin VB32SS x2 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi disk |
| Exhaust system | 2 in to 2 |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° |
| Trail | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front tire | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 226 mm (8.9 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2118 HP/kg |
| Overall length | 2080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1371 mm (54.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.89 litres (0.50 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.90 litres (3.06 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
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