| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZR-X 400 1996 - 1998 |
| Year | 1996 - 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 399 cc / 24.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 57.5 x 38.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 62 hp / 46.2 kW @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Ignition | Battery & coil |
| Induction | 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi disc |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double-cradle |
| Front Suspension | 39 mm RWU telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes | 2x 298 mm discs, 6-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg / 410.1 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The retro-styled ZR-X 400 from the mid-1990s, shown by Kawasaki first in Japan. Its styling includes a bikini fairing and an upright riding position, and its engine was reportedly derived from the ZZ-R400. Reviewers praised its handling and stability, and the model was not planned for official UK import.
