Kawasaki Zephyr 400: review, history, specs
Class: classic
Production: 1989-2008
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| Kawasaki Zephyr 400
(ZR400C) (Japan) 1989-1995 |
Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
(ZR400-G1) (Japan) 1996 |
Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
(ZR400-G2+) (Japan) 1997-2008 |
Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Final Edition (ZR400-G8FA) (Japan) 2008 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1989 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 400
Code: ZR400-C1 |
| 1990 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 400
Code: ZR400-C2 |
| 1991 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 400
Code: ZR400-C3 |
| 1992 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 400
Code: ZR400-C4 |
| 1993 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 400
Code: ZR400-C5 |
| 1994 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 400
Code: ZR400-C6 |
| 1995 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 400
Code: ZR400-C7 |
| 1996 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G1 |
| 1997 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G2 |
| 1998 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G3 |
| 2000 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G4 |
| 2001 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G5 |
| 2002 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G6 |
| 2003 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G7 |
| 2004 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G8 |
| 2005 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G9 |
| 2006 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G6F |
| 2007 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ)
Code: ZR400-G7F |
| 2008 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr X (Zephyr χ) + Final Edition
Code: ZR400-G8F + ZR400-G8FA |
Specifications
Kawasaki Zephyr 400: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2100 mm / 82,7 in – ZR400-C, ZR400-G1
2085 mm / 82,1 in – ZR400-G2+ |
| Overall width | 755 mm / 29,7 in – ZR400-C, ZR400-G1
745 mm / 29,3 in – ZR400-G2+ | |
| Overall height | 1100 mm / 43,3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56,7 in
1450 mm / 57,1 in – ZR400-G1 | |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4,7 in | |
| Seat height | 770 mm / 30,3 in – ZR400-C, ZR400-G1
775 mm / 30,5 in – ZR400-G2+ | |
| Dry weight | 177 kg / 390 lbs – ZR400-C1-C4
181 kg / 399 lbs – ZR400-C5+ 185 kg / 408 lbs – ZR400-G1 183 kg / 403 lbs – ZR400-G2+ | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 198 kg / 436 lbs – ZR400-C1-C4
202 kg / 445 lbs – ZR400-C5+ 207 kg / 456 lbs – ZR400-G1 205 kg / 452 lbs – ZR400-G2+ | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 39 mm telescopic fork – ZR400-C, ZR400-G1
41 mm telescopic fork – ZR400-G2+ | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock | |
| Front tire size | 110/80-17 (57H) – ZR400-C, ZR400-G1
120/70ZR17 (58W) – ZR400-G2+ | |
| Rear tire size | 140/70-18 (67H) – ZR400-C, ZR400-G1
150/70ZR17 (69W) – ZR400-G2+ | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers – ZR400-C, ZR400-G1
Double disc, 300 mm, 4-piston calipers – ZR400-G2+ | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper – ZR400-C1-C4
Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper – ZR400-C5+ | |
| Fuel capacity | 15,0 l / 3,96 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) | |
| Trail | 104 mm / 4,1 in – ZR400-C, ZR400-G1
102 mm / 4,0 in – ZR400-G2+ | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,63 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – ZR400-C
2,50 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – ZR400-G | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4 cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 55,0 x 42,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 399 cm³ (24,3 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 – ZR400-C
10.3:1 – ZR400-G | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder – ZR400-C
Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder – ZR400-G | |
| Max. power | 46 hp (33,8 kW) / 11000 rpm – ZR400-C
53 hp (39 kW) / 11000 rpm – ZR400-G1-G4 53 hp (39 kW) / 11500 rpm – ZR400-G5+ | |
| Max. torque | 30 Nm (3,1 kg*m) / 10500 rpm – ZR400-C
35 Nm (3,6 kg*m) / 9500 rpm – ZR400-G1-G4 35 Nm (3,6 kg*m) / 9000 rpm – ZR400-G5+ | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | ||
| Top speed | ||
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK30 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 3.277 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.777 1.380 1.125 0.961 0.851 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-10 Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki Zephyr 400: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki Zephyr 400: video.