Kawasaki has announced updates for the new Z400 to make it compliant with the newest emission norms. The updated version of the motorcycle has been launched in several international markets.
One of the biggest updates in the new Z400
has been to the powerplant, making it compliant with the Euro5 emission norms.
The engine is still the 399cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled unit, which delivers
44 bhp and 37 Nm of torque. While the power output remains the same, the torque
figure has gone down by 1 Nm in the new model.
In terms of design, the new version
carries over most elements from its predecessor. The overall design is more or
less borrowed from the H2, including the single-pod headlight, muscular fuel
tank with shrouds, step-up seat, and side-slung exhaust. Also, a roadster
motorcycle calls for a single-piece handlebar instead of a clip-on, like that
of the Ninja 400. The new Kawasaki Z400
has been introduced in two colours, including candy lime green with metallic
spark black and pearl robotic white with metallic matte graphene steel grey.
In terms of cycle parts, the story remains
the same as before. The motorcycle continues to be underpinned by the steel
trellis frame. It gets 41mm telescopic forks at the front and
preload-adjustable mono-shock at the rear. Braking duties on the motorcycle are
handled by a single 310mm at the front and a single 220mm disc at the rear.
