The Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD motorcycle specifications include a 398 cc (24.29 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 170 kg (374.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD 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.
About 42% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 29th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 22% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 28th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
398 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Kawasaki models.
12 L — larger than about 28% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,080
2,122
Close to average.
1,371
1,441
5% below average.
125
187
33% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.90 L (3.06 US qt) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.03:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1979 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 398 cc (24.29 cu in) |
| Torque | 31.2 Nm (3.2 kgf-m or 23.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 64.0 x 62 mm (2.5 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin VB32SS x2 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.90 L (3.06 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi disk |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 170 kg (374.8 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,371 mm (54.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.89 L (0.50 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 151.3 km/h (94.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2118 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | 2 in to 2 |
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