Kawasaki Z400 J Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z400 J motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).

Key specifications

1980-1983Model years
399 ccDisplacement
27 hpPower
210 kgWet weight
16.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1980198119821983

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1980 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki Z400 J compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Engine power27 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 63% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement399 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 42% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight210 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity16.5 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 8% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 48th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power20th

27 hp — more powerful than about 20% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement32nd

399 cc — larger displacement than about 32% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight52nd

210 kg — heavier than about 52% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 48%.

Fuel capacity48th

16.5 L — larger than about 48% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 399 cc • Air cooled • 27 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 3.75-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 3.75-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.129 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 128.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 67.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 399 cc (24.35 cu in)
Power 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 52.0 x 47 mm (2.0 x 1.9 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 3.75-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 210 kg (463 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.50 L (4.36 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 154.0 km/h (95.7 mph)

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