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

The Kawasaki Z400 F (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 197 kg (434.3 lb).

Key specifications

1984-1985Model years
399 ccDisplacement
27 hpPower
197 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19841985

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1984 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki Z400 F (reduced effect) 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 weight197 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 5% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 40th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 18% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th 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 weight40th

197 kg — heavier than about 40% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 60%.

Fuel capacity67th

18 L — larger than about 67% 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) • 90/90-19 front / 110/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-19
Rear tire size 110/90-18
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 110 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.137 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 137.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 67.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 399 cc (24.35 cu in)
Power 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 9,000 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 90/90-19
Rear tire 110/90-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 197 kg (434.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.