Kawasaki Z400
has been unveiled at the ongoing EICMA 2018. Similar to the Kawasaki Z family,
the Z400 is the naked streetfighter version of the Kawasaki Ninja 400. The design of the Kawasaki Z400
is quirky, to say the least, and in-line with the latest Kawasaki models.
According to the company, the Z400 features the animalistic styling with the
Sugomi design philosophy, which is seen on the Ninja 400 and the flagship
Kawasaki Ninja H2.
The motorcycle features the odd-looking full-LED
headlights, a sculpted fuel tank and a raised tail section. It uses the same
steel trellis chassis that has worked wonders for Kawasaki in the recent past.
The bike will initially go on sale in the European markets later to the other
global markets.
The Europe-spec Z400 adheres to the A2 license
restrictions. The Kawasaki Z400 is powered by the same engine that powers the
Ninja 400. The 399cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled motor is tuned to develop 45
PS of maximum power and 38 N of peak torque. A slipper-clutch assisted
six-speed gearbox transfers control the wheel via a chain drive.
Suspension duties are carried out by 41 mm
conventional telescopic front forks and a linkage-type preload-adjustable
mono-shock at the back. Anchorage is provided by a 310 mm front petal disc and
a 220mm petal rotor at the rear with standard ABS. The Kawasaki Z400 has a kerb
weight of 167 kg, which is only 1 kg less than its faired sibling. The Z400
will rival the KTM 390 Duke and the BMW G 310 R.
