Kawasaki GPZ 400 (GPZ400R)

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Kawasaki GPZ400R (1985-1988)

The Kawasaki GPZ 400R sports bike model appeared in 1985 as a domestic Japanese version of the Kawasaki GPZ 600R (Ninja 600R). Unlike the export prototype, the GPZ400R received an aluminum frame from the outset, called the Al-X Cross Frame. The export version was equipped with this frame only in the modification Kawasaki Ninja 600RX, offered only in 1987 for the American market.

At the time of its release, the Kawasaki GPZ 400 R model was in great demand - in the first year it sold 18,200 motorcycles. This success was due to the then motorcycle "boom" and the rapid fashion for replica sports motorcycles. By the way, the export version Kawasaki GPZ 600R (Ninja 600R) was distinguished by record power characteristics and also gained popularity in foreign markets.

In 1987, the company released the successor to the GPZ400R model, which became GPX400R (by analogy with the export version - Kawasaki GPX600R), however, the GPZ 400 existed on the market until 1989.

By 1990, the GPZ400 and GPX400 were leaving the market, giving way to a new model - Kawasaki ZZ-R400.

The main feature of the Kawasaki GPZ400R is a liquid-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder 398 cc engine producing 59 hp. power and 35 Nm of torque. The motor is high-speed, the maximum performance is 10,000-12,000 rpm. The maximum speed is 205 km / h.

Other features of the model include an aluminum tubular frame, front suspension with anti-sip function, narrow wheels 16 ', disc 1-piston brakes (in 1989 - 2-piston), 6-speed gearbox, fuel tank of 18 liters and 176 kg dry matter (1989 version - 181 kg).

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Kawasaki GPZ400R (1985-1988)
Kawasaki GPZ400R (1985-1988)
Kawasaki GPZ400R (1985-1988)


Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki GPZ400R:

Model Kawasaki GPZ400R
Motorcycle type sports
Release year 1985-1989
Frame aluminum tubular - Al-X Cross Frame
Engine type 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line
Working volume 398 cm³
Bore / Stroke 56.0 x 40.4 mm
Compression ratio 11.0: 1 - ZX400D1-D3 (A)

11.4: 1 - ZX400D4 (A)

Cooling liquid
Number of valves per cylinder DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK30
Ignition type CDI - ZX400D1-D3 (A)

Digital Transistor - ZX400D4 (A)

Maximum power 59.0 h.p. (43.4 kW) at 12000 rpm
Maximum torque 35.0 Nm (3.6 kg * m) at 10,500 rpm
Gearbox 6-speed
Drive type chain
Front tire size 100 / 90-16 54H
Rear tire size 130 / 90-16 67H
Front brakes 2 discs, 242mm bore, 1-piston caliper - ZX400D1-D3 (A)

2 discs, 2-piston calipers - ZX400D4 (A)

Rear brakes 1 disc, 216 mm bore, 1-piston caliper - ZX400D1-D3 (A)

1 disc, 2-piston caliper - ZX400D4 (A)

Front suspension AVDS Anti-Spike Pneumatic Fork - ZX400D1-D3 (A)

ESCS Anti-Spike Pneumatic Fork - ZX400D4 (A)

Rear suspension linkage Uni-Trak with pneumatic monoshock
Motorcycle length 2095 mm
Motorcycle width 675 mm
Motorcycle height 1180 mm
Wheelbase 1430 mm
Saddle height 770 mm
Minimum ground clearance 135 mm
Acceleration to 100 km / h 4.5 sec
Maximum speed 205 km / h
Fuel tank capacity 18.0 l
Motorcycle weight (dry) 176 kg - ZX400D1-D3 (A)

181 kg - ZX400D4 (A)

Fuel consumption

The minimum fuel consumption for the Kawasaki GPZ 400 can reach 4-5 liters per 100 kilometers, the maximum is 10-12 liters. The exact value depends on the riding style and the condition of the motorcycle.

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