1978 KZ 400 Special

 
Identification    
 Letter designation    C1
 Color     Luminous copper
 Frame #    K4S-24710 ~
 Engine #  

 K4SE033701 ~

     
Dimensions    

 Overall length

   2,045 mm

 Overall width

   790 mm

 Overall height

   1,100 mm
 Wheelbase    1,365 mm
 Road clearance    160 mm
 Dry weight    155 kg
 Fuel tank capacity    14 l
     
Performance     
 Climbing ability    24°
 Braking distance    13.5 m from 50 kph
 Minimum turning radius    2,300 mm
     
Engine     
 Type    SOHC, 2 cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled
 Bore and stroke    64 mm x 62 mm
 Displacement    398 cc
 Compression ratio    9.5
 Maximum horsepower    34 hp @ 8,500 rpm
 Maximum torque    3.21 kg-m @ 6,500 rpm
 Valve timing    

 Inlet


Open

Closed

Duration 

 27° BTDC 

 73° ABDC 

 280°

 Exhaust


Open

Closed

Duration 

 70° BBDC 

 30° ATDC 

 280°

 Carburetors    (2) Keihin VB32
 Lubrication system    Wet sump
 Engine oil Type 

 SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50

  Capacity  2.9 l
 Starting system    Kick starter
 Ignition system    Battery and coil
 Cylinder numbering method    
 Firing order    
 Ignition timing    From 10° BTDC @ 1,100 rpm to 35° BTDC @ 3,200 rpm
 Spark plugs    ND W22ES-U or NGK B7ES
     
Transmission     
 Type    5-speed, constant mesh, return shift
 Clutch    Multi-disc, wet
 Gear ratio 1st   2.57
  2nd  1.68
  3rd  1.27
  4th   1.04
  5th   0.89
  6th   -
 Primary reduction ratio    2.43
 Final reduction ratio    3.000
 Overall drive ratio    6.49
   
Electrical equipment     
 Alternator    Nippon Denso 5-037000-373
 Regulator/rectifier    Shindengen SH221-12
 Ignition coils    Nippon Denso 029700-3881
 Battery    Furukawa FB12N 5.5-4A (12V-5.5AH)
 Starter motor    Mitsuba SM223
 Headlight Type   Sealed beam
  Bulb   12V 50/35W
 Tail/brake light    12V 8/27W
 City light    12V 4W
 Turn signal lights    12V 23W
 Meter lights    12V 3.4W
 Indicator lights    12V 3.4W
 Horn    12V 2.5A
     
Frame     
 Type    Tubular, double cradle
 Steering angle    41° to either side
 Castor    27°
 Trail    100 mm
 Tire size Front   3.00 - 18
  Rear   3.50 - 18
 Suspension Front   Telescopic fork
  Rear   Swing arm
 Suspension stroke Front   150 mm
  Rear   95 mm
 Front fork oil Type   SAE 5W20
  Capacity   145 ~ 155 cc each fork
  Oil level 
     
Brakes     
 Type Front   Internal expansion, two-leading
  Rear   Internal expansion, leading-trailing
 Brake drum inside diameter Front   180 X 30 mm
  Rear   160 x 30 mm