Kawasaki zx400

A spin off from a previous post by RobB, I have created a forum so we can identify which model ZXR400 you have and to show different variations of colour schemes. Please feel free to post pictures to help others identify their ZXR400's but please keep them to factory std releases.

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A lot of people mistake the zx400 for a zxr, although the engines are very similar the rest of the bike is not apart from maybe the colours :smt003
there is not a lot of info about the zx400 so i will try and get as much info as possible here.

If anyone would like to share any knowledge please do.

specs found on the net so no responsibilty taken for any inaccuracies

Launched in 1985, one of the first of a new breed of what were to be referred to as ‘Pocket Rockets’. With advanced liquid cooled four valve, four cylinder engines, these machines were race bikes for the road. Many in fact were and are raced in this popular 400cc class. Revving up to and beyond 15000 rpm, with 70 plus hp, and perimeter aluminium chassis endowing these light 145 kg machines with thrilling performance, able to out gun all but the best ridden sports bikes through the twists and turns.



Make Model Kawasaki ZX-4 F3
Year 1988
Engine Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity 399
Bore x Stroke 57 Ñ… 39 mm
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Max Power 59 hp @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque 3.9 kg-m @ 10000 rpm
Transmission / Drive 6 Speed / chain
Front Suspension 41mm RWU forks
Rear Suspension Uni-Trak monoshock preload adjustable.
Front Brakes 2x 300mm disc 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre 110/70-17
Rear Tyre 140/60-18
Dry-Weight 177 kg
Fuel Capacity 16 Litres
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Don't forget people there is more to the zxr400 than this forum... check out www.zxrworld.co.uk also.
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I never seen this version in France, did you had it in UK?
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jap market only ..

ive had three though... great bikes :smt001

bit fugly, and the brakes are shite.. other than that its a comfy zxr
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think it looks cool :smt007
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i have one of these ,its an 88,pretty sure its an f3,non runner now but its a good rolling chassis,any ideas for a motor,or any mad ideas for it,anyone?
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zxr500man wrote:i have one of these ,<snip>any ideas for a motor,or any mad ideas for it,anyone?
throw most of a zxr400-H2 at it and add a tuned big-bore engine

awesome street-sleeper or forgotten era racebike

like this.. but more trick

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I have just got one think its a G as mine says ZX400 G on the frame but i could be wrong am new to the world of biking :smt001
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Post a pic mate see if we can get a zx400 section going.
Don't forget people there is more to the zxr400 than this forum... check out www.zxrworld.co.uk also.
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ok will do will have to get the fairing back on first lol
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just found one i took before i got it home
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that's well nice!!
Don't forget people there is more to the zxr400 than this forum... check out www.zxrworld.co.uk also.
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thanks i like the idea of a zx400 section. all i need to do is get my bike started and road worthy and all the guys on here are helping alot will post more pix as and when it moves on

happy riding i will be there at some point lol.
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oh also zxr500man any parts you wonna get rid of would be interested just pm or post on here thanx :smt003
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hi all
i dont suppose any of you have a restrictor kit for the zx400g do you ??

i am hopping to find a set on here somehow winks

or has anyone got an idea if a set off a zxr400 would fit it ?
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hi guys
i managed to get hold of a set of restrictors off a guy from here ( am well debited to him for sending me them )

am finally on the road with my zx400g lovely bike tho even with the restrictors in cant wait to get em out and try it on the open road

still trying to find out a few things about the bike
just noticed that a guy suggested throwing bits at it from a H2 model ?? which parts ??
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