Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
Model year | 1989–1999 |
Class | Sport bike |
Engine | 398 cc (24.3 cu in) DOHC inline 4 16 Valve |
Bore / Stroke | 57 × 39 mm (2.2 × 1.5 in) |
Compression ratio | 12.1:1 |
Top speed | 221 km/h (137 mph) |
Power | H model 45.6 kW (61.2 hp) @ 12500 r/min (rpm)[1] L model 47.8 kW (64.1 hp) @ 13000 rpm [2] |
Torque | H model 39.2 N·m (28.9 ft·lbf) @ 10000 r/min (rpm)[1] L model 36.3 N·m (26.8 ft·lbf) @ 12000 rpm [2] |
Ignition type | Battery and coil (transistorized) |
Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift |
Frame type | Tubular, diamond |
Suspension | Front Telescopic fork Rear Swing arm (uni-trak) |
Brakes | Front Dual discs Rear Single disc |
Tires | Front 120/60 VR17 Rear 160/60 VR17 |
Rake, Trail | 24°, 85 mm (3.3 in) |
Wheelbase | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
Dimensions | L 1,995–2,035 mm (78.5–80.1 in) W −-14,050 mm (−0.20 in) H 1,125 mm (44.3 in) |
Seat height | 760–765 mm (30–30.1 in) |
Weight | H model 163 kg (360 lb)[1], L model 159 kg (350 lb) (dry) H model 189 kg (420 lb), L model 185 kg (410 lb) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) |
Oil capacity | 3.0 L (0.66 imp gal; 0.79 US gal) |
Turning radius | 3.2 m (10 ft) |
The ZXR400 was a Kawasaki motorcycle introduced in 1988. It was one of the first and most popular of the 400 cubic centimetres (24 cu in) sport bikes that swept across Japan and later Europe in the 1990s. It was discontinued in 2003. The H model was produced first, and was superseded by the L series in 1991. The L series had increased power output, but less torque,[2] and updated slimmer rear styling.
1989 H1 Introduction model
1990 H2 Changes to swingarm, curved radiator replaced flat one, rest of bike unchanged
1991 L1 New Frame and Engine Changes. Fairing changes included single headlight unit
1992 L2
1993 L3
1994 L4 Limited edition ITOHAM Scheme
1995 - 1999 L5
1999 L9 Modified engine internals