Kawasaki ZRX 400: review, history, specs

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Class: standard

Production: 1994-2008

Predecessor: Kawasaki Xanthus 400

Models
Kawasaki ZRX400 (ZR400E)

1994-2008

(Japan)

Kawasaki ZRX400-II (ZR400F)

1995-2008

(Japan)

Kawasaki ZRX400 (ZR400E)
Kawasaki ZRX400-II (ZR400F)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1994 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400

Code: ZR400-E1

1995 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E2; ZR400-F1

1996 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E3; ZR400-F2

1997 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-F3

1998 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E4; ZR400-F4

1999 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E5; ZR400-F5

2000 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E6; ZR400-F6

2001 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E7; ZR400-F7

2003 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E8; ZR400-F8

2004 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E9; ZR400-F9

2005 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E10; ZR400-F10

2006 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E6F; ZR400-F6F

2007 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E7F; ZR400-F7F

2008 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX400; Kawasaki ZRX400-II

Code: ZR400-E8F; ZR400-F8F

Specifications

Kawasaki ZRX400: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2095 mm / 82,5 in – ZRX400 (1994-1997)

2075 mm / 81,7 in – ZRX400 (1998-2008)

Overall width 745 mm / 29,3 in
Overall height 1130 mm / 44,5 in – ZR400E (1994-1997)

1080 mm / 42,5 in – ZR400F (1994-1997)

1115 mm / 43,9 in – ZR400E (1998-2003)

1065 mm / 41,9 in – ZR400F (1998-2003)

1120 mm / 44,1 in – ZR400E (2004)

1070 mm / 42,1 in – ZR400F (2004-2008)

1135 mm / 44,7 in – ZR400E (2005-2008)

Seat height 785 mm / 30,9 in – ZRX400 (1994-1997)

780 mm / 30,7 in – ZRX400 (1998-2004)

770 mm / 30,3 in – ZRX400 (2005-2008)

Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57,1 in
Ground clearance 120 mm / 4,7 in – ZRX400 (1994-1997)

105 mm / 4,1 in – ZRX400 (1998-2008)

Dry weight 185 kg / 408 lbs – ZRX400 (1994-2000)

186 kg / 410 lbs – ZRX400 (2001-2008)

187 kg / 412 lbs – ZR400E (2005-2008)

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock
Front tire size 110/80-17 (57H) – ZRX400 (1994-1997)

110/70R17 (54H) – ZRX400 (1998-2008)

Rear tire size 150/70-18 (70H) – ZRX400 (1994-1997)

150/60R18 (67H) – ZRX400 (1998-2001)

150/60R17 (67H) – ZRX400 (2003-2008)

Front brake Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers – ZRX400 (1994-1997)

Double disc, 300 mm, 6-piston calipers – ZRX400 (1998-2008)

Rear brake Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 16,0 l / 4,22 US gal – ZRX400 (1994-2001)

15,0 l / 3,96 US gal – ZRX400 (2003-2008)

Trail 114 mm / 4,5 in – ZRX400 (1994-1997)

105 mm / 4,1 in – ZRX400 (1998-2008)

Fuel economy / consumption 2,27 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – ZRX400 (1994-2001)

2,74 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – ZRX400 (2003-2008)

ENGINE Type Water-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 57,5 x 38,5 mm
Displacement 399 cm³ (24,34 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 53,0 hp (39,0 kW) / 11000 rpm – ZRX400 (1994-2000)

53,0 hp (39,0 kW) / 11500 rpm – ZRX400 (2001-2008)

Max. torque 37,0 Nm (3,8 kgf*m) / 9000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5,0 sec.
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK30
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.441
Final reduction 2.866
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


3.166

2.125

1.666

1.380 (1.375 – ZRX400 2003-2008)

1.217

1.083

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC
Battery capacity 12V

Images

Kawasaki ZRX400: images, gallery.

Kawasaki ZRX400 (ZR400E) 1994-1996
Kawasaki ZRX400 (ZR400E) 1998-2008
Kawasaki ZRX400-II (ZR400F) 1995-1997
Kawasaki ZRX400-II (ZR400F) 1998-2008

Videos

Kawasaki ZRX400: video.

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