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| Model: | Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD |
| Year: | 1979 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 65 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 398.00 ccm (24.29 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 36.00 HP (26.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque: | 3.20 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Max RPM: | 9000 |
| Compression: | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 64.0 x 62.0 mm (2.5 x 2.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Keihin VB32SS x2 |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel control: | SOHC |
| Starter: | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication system: | wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | wet multi disk |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Exhaust system: | 2 in to 2 |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2118 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: | 1.89 litres (0.50 gallons) |
| Oil capacity: | 2.90 litres (0.19 quarts) |
| Comments: | not sure why I have to submit this bike again but here it is. |
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