Kawasaki ZZR 400 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki ZZR 400 motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (429.9 lb).

Key specifications

1997Year released
399 ccDisplacement
195 kgDry weight
780 mmSeat height
18 LFuel tank

How the Kawasaki ZZR 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.

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.

Seat height780 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th 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.

Displacement32nd

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

Seat height30th

780 mm — taller than about 30% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity67th

18 L — larger than about 67% 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.

Overall length2,070 mm
This bike

2,070

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width695 mm
This bike

695

Kawasaki avg

833

17% below average.

Overall height1,175 mm
This bike

1,175

Kawasaki avg

1,175

Close to average.

Seat height780 mm
This bike

780

Kawasaki avg

801

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 399 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 780 mm
6-speed • 120/60-R17 front / 160/50-R17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/60-R17
Rear tire size 160/50-R17

Model information

Year released 1997

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 399 cc (24.35 cu in)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/60-R17
Rear tire 160/50-R17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 195 kg (429.9 lb)
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches)
Overall length 2,070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall width 695 mm (27.4 inches)
Overall height 1,175 mm (46.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

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.