Kawasaki ZRX 400: review, history, specs
Class: standard
Production: 1994-2008
Predecessor: Kawasaki Xanthus 400
| Models | |
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| Kawasaki ZRX400 (ZR400E)
1994-2008 (Japan) |
Kawasaki ZRX400-II (ZR400F)
1995-2008 (Japan) |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1994 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400
Code: ZR400-E1 |
| 1995 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E2; ZR400-F1 |
| 1996 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E3; ZR400-F2 |
| 1997 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-F3 |
| 1998 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E4; ZR400-F4 |
| 1999 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E5; ZR400-F5 |
| 2000 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E6; ZR400-F6 |
| 2001 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E7; ZR400-F7 |
| 2003 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E8; ZR400-F8 |
| 2004 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E9; ZR400-F9 |
| 2005 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E10; ZR400-F10 |
| 2006 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E6F; ZR400-F6F |
| 2007 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E7F; ZR400-F7F |
| 2008 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II
Code: ZR400-E8F; ZR400-F8F |
Specifications
Kawasaki ZRX400: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2095 mm / 82,5 in – ZRX400 (1994-1997)
2075 mm / 81,7 in – ZRX400 (1998-2008) |
| Overall width | 745 mm / 29,3 in | |
| Overall height | 1130 mm / 44,5 in – ZR400E (1994-1997)
1080 mm / 42,5 in – ZR400F (1994-1997) 1115 mm / 43,9 in – ZR400E (1998-2003) 1065 mm / 41,9 in – ZR400F (1998-2003) 1120 mm / 44,1 in – ZR400E (2004) 1070 mm / 42,1 in – ZR400F (2004-2008) 1135 mm / 44,7 in – ZR400E (2005-2008) | |
| Seat height | 785 mm / 30,9 in – ZRX400 (1994-1997)
780 mm / 30,7 in – ZRX400 (1998-2004) 770 mm / 30,3 in – ZRX400 (2005-2008) | |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4,7 in – ZRX400 (1994-1997)
105 mm / 4,1 in – ZRX400 (1998-2008) | |
| Dry weight | 185 kg / 408 lbs – ZRX400 (1994-2000)
186 kg / 410 lbs – ZRX400 (2001-2008) 187 kg / 412 lbs – ZR400E (2005-2008) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock | |
| Front tire size | 110/80-17 (57H) – ZRX400 (1994-1997)
110/70R17 (54H) – ZRX400 (1998-2008) | |
| Rear tire size | 150/70-18 (70H) – ZRX400 (1994-1997)
150/60R18 (67H) – ZRX400 (1998-2001) 150/60R17 (67H) – ZRX400 (2003-2008) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers – ZRX400 (1994-1997)
Double disc, 300 mm, 6-piston calipers – ZRX400 (1998-2008) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 16,0 l / 4,22 US gal – ZRX400 (1994-2001)
15,0 l / 3,96 US gal – ZRX400 (2003-2008) | |
| Trail | 114 mm / 4,5 in – ZRX400 (1994-1997)
105 mm / 4,1 in – ZRX400 (1998-2008) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,27 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – ZRX400 (1994-2001)
2,74 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – ZRX400 (2003-2008) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 57,5 x 38,5 mm | |
| Displacement | 399 cm³ (24,34 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 53,0 hp (39,0 kW) / 11000 rpm – ZRX400 (1994-2000)
53,0 hp (39,0 kW) / 11500 rpm – ZRX400 (2001-2008) | |
| Max. torque | 37,0 Nm (3,8 kgf*m) / 9000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,0 sec. | |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK30 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.441 | |
| Final reduction | 2.866 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.125 1.666 1.380 (1.375 – ZRX400 2003-2008) 1.217 1.083 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC | |
| Battery capacity | 12V | |
Images
Kawasaki ZRX400: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki ZRX400: video.