The Kawasaki ZXR 400 motorcycle specifications include a 398 cc (24.29 cu in) engine, power of 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 13,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 186 kg (410.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 1991 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki ZXR 400 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 12% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 42% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 29th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th 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.
65 hp — more powerful than about 56% of Kawasaki models with power data.
398 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Kawasaki models.
186 kg — heavier than about 32% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 68%.
16 L — larger than about 47% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/60-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.349 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 349.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 163.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.46:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 398 cc (24.29 cu in) |
| Power | 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 13,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 57.0 x 39 mm (2.2 x 1.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/60-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 186 kg (410.1 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 207.0 km/h (128.6 mph) |
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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.