Kawasaki Z400

For the original Z400 sold between 1974 and 1984, see Kawasaki KZ400.

Kawasaki Z400

Manufacturer	Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
Parent company	Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Production	2019–present
Assembly	Rayong, Thailand Manaus, Brazil
Predecessor	Kawasaki Z300
Class	Standard
Engine	399 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin
Bore / stroke	70.0 mm × 51.8 mm (2.8 in × 2.0 in)
Compression ratio	11.5:1
Transmission	6-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive
Frame type	Steel diamond with truss structure
Suspension	Front: 41 mm (1.6 in) non-adjustable telescopic fork Rear: Steel swingarm with gas-charged monoshock and 5-way adjustable spring preload
Brakes	Front: Dual-piston caliper with single 310 mm (12.2 in) disc Rear: Dual-piston caliper with single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc
Tires	Front: 110/70–17 Rear: 150/60–17
Seat height	785 mm (30.9 in)
Related	Kawasaki Ninja 400 Kawasaki Z250

The Kawasaki Z400 is a 399 cc Z series standard motorcycle introduced by Kawasaki as a successor to the Z300. It was unveiled at the 2018 EICMA in Milan, Italy. It is powered by a 399 cc (24.3 cu in) liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine derived from the Ninja 400 sport bike.

History

2022 update

The engine was made Euro 5 compliant.

The Z400 was released at a price of ฿205,700 (US$6,432.15) in Thailand. In Germany, the Z400 was released at €6,445 (US$7,622.5).

Electric variant

In November 2022, Kawasaki announced it would produce a naked Z sport bike with an electric drivetrain. Regulatory documents filed with the Australian government in 2023 show the bike will be marketed as the Z e-1, using the same basic chassis as the Z400.