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Kawasaki Z 400 GP - [1983]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 400 GP is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Kawasaki Z 400 has a 399cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1983 Z 400 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Z 400's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma | 1997cc.1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf | 1988cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Z 400 GP in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Kawasaki Z 400 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 399cc 8 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 51 bhp (38 kW) @ 11500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 25.2 lb-ft (34.1 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Z 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2000 Norton C 652 Combat has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Kawasaki Z 400 GP.
The 1983 Kawasaki Z 400 GP has a Power to weight ratio of 256.2 bhp per ton and 126.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 Z 400 competing with the 2000 Norton C 652 Combat [280.8 bhp\ton] and the 1999 Norton C 652 SM International [280.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Z 400 generating around 126.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Honda VFR 400 R NC24 [151.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1986 Honda VFR 400 R [151.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.7 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 400 GP similar in acceleration to the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Twin (14.4 secs) and the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (14.4 secs). This Kawasaki Z 400 GP also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1983 Kawasaki Z 400 GP and the 1990 Yamaha XT 225 Serow
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Kawasaki Z 400 GP on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1990 Yamaha XT 225 Serow (0 secs) and the 1981 Honda CM 400 T (0 secs).
The 1983 version of the Kawasaki Z 400 GP has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 Z 400 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Kawasaki Z 400 GP then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Engine Capacity: 1084 cc
Top Speed: 125 mph
Quarter Mile: 12.0 secs @ 0 mph
