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The '''' Kawasaki Xanthus 400 ''' model was introduced to the market in 1992 and positioned itself as a new class of motorcycles - naked. However, the model could not compete in the NK-ST special racing series of naked bikes, as it had an aluminum frame (which was contrary to the rules of this series). However, the Xanthus 400 was built with this class of racing in mind, in the hope of skyrocketing popularity (similar to racing replica sports bikes).
'' The main competitors of the Kawasaki Xanthus 400 in the class: ''
* [[Honda_CB-1 | Honda CB-1]]
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[[file: Zr-400-xanthus 1992 1.jpg | 550px | center | Kawasaki Xanthus 400 (ZR400D)]]
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''' Main competitors: '''
* [[Honda_CB-1 | Honda CB-1]]
The Kawasaki Xanthus 400 was based on the engine from the sports model [[Kawasaki_ZXR400 | Kawasaki ZXR400]], which received different camshafts and a different exhaust. All of these changes were aimed at increasing torque in the low and mid-rev range. As a result, the engine produced 53 hp, standard for domestic 400 cc motorcycles. power and 36 Nm of torque with maximum performance at 9500-11500 rpm.
1995 was the last year of the model's production. The Kawasaki Xanthus 400 was produced only in 1992, 1994 and 1995. inclusive, after which it was finally removed from the Kawasaki production line. The unpopularity of the model was explained quite simply: at that time, naked shoes were just beginning to appear, and therefore most consumers simply did not understand the meaning of this class, preferring classic motorcycles. This is what prompted Kawasaki to finally "bury" the Xanthus model and replace it with the "classic" - [[Kawasaki_ZRX400 | Kawasaki ZRX400]].
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