Z 400

1976 Kawasaki Z 400 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1976 Kawasaki Z 400 pairs a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 36 HP (26.3 kW) at 8,820 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 8-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 90.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Z 400 measures 187 kg (412 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.19 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 149 km/h (93 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1974 to 1977, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.