The Kawasaki Z400 is a 399 cc Z series standard motorcycle introduced by Kawasaki as a successor to the Z300. It was unveiled at the 2018 EICMA in Milan, Italy.[1][2][3] It is powered by a 399 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine derived from the Ninja 400 sport bike.

Kawasaki Z400
ManufacturerKawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
Parent companyKawasaki Heavy Industries
Production2019–present
AssemblyRayong, Thailand
Manaus, Brazil
PredecessorKawasaki Z300
ClassStandard
Engine399 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin
Bore / stroke70.0 mm × 51.8 mm (2.8 in × 2.0 in)
Compression ratio11.5:1
Transmission6-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive
Frame typeSteel diamond with truss structure
Suspension
Brakes
  • Front: Dual-piston caliper with single 310 mm (12.2 in) disc
  • Rear: Dual-piston caliper with single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc
Tires
  • Front: 110/70–17
  • Rear: 150/60–17
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
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History

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2022 update

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The engine was made Euro 5 compliant.[4]

The Z400 was released at a price of ฿205,700 (US$6,432.15) in Thailand.[5] In Germany, the Z400 was released at 6,445 (US$7,622.5).[6]

Electric variant

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In November 2022, Kawasaki announced it would produce a naked Z sport bike with an electric drivetrain. Regulatory documents filed with the Australian government in 2023 show the bike will be marketed as the Z e-1, using the same basic chassis as the Z400.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Kawasaki releases 2019 Z400 details".
  2. ^ "Kawasaki Z400". 6 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Kawasaki Introduces Z400 Entry-Level Naked For 2019".
  4. ^ "2023 Kawasaki Z400 unveiled with Euro5 emission updates - details here". autoX.
  5. ^ "Kawasaki Motors Thailand - คาวาซากิ มอเตอร์ เอ็นเตอร์ไพรส์ (ประเทศไทย)". www.kawasaki.co.th.
  6. ^ Reisen, Motorrad &. "Kawasaki nennt Preise für den deutschen Markt". Motorrad & Reisen.
  7. ^ Purvis, Ben (August 2, 2023). "Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 Details Emerge". Cycle World. Retrieved 15 August 2023.