Kawasaki Z440 Twin Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z440 Twin motorcycle specifications include a 444 cc (27.09 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 180 kg (396.8 lb).

Key specifications

1982-1983Model years
444 ccDisplacement
27 hpPower
180 kgWet weight
16.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19821983

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1982 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki Z440 Twin 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.

Displacement444 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 35% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight180 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 13% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 31st 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.

Displacement33rd

444 cc — larger displacement than about 33% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight31st

180 kg — heavier than about 31% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 69%.

Fuel capacity48th

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

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 444 cc • Air cooled • 27 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.60-18 front / 4.10-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.60-18
Rear tire size 4.10-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.150 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 150.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 60.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 444 cc (27.09 cu in)
Power 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 67.5 x 62 mm (2.7 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.60-18
Rear tire 4.10-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 180 kg (396.8 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.50 L (4.36 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)

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