Kawasaki Prairie 400

Kawasaki Lineup for 2000

Mar. 01, 2000 By Eddie Perez
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Prairie 400 4x4 ATV
2000 KAWASAKI PRAIRIE 400 ATV The two-wheel drive Prairie 400 features a liquid-cooled, 391cc, single over-head cam, four-valve four-stroke engine; shaft drive; and utilizes the Kawasaki Automatic Power-Drive System (KAPS). The fully-automatic Prairie requires no shifting once the transmission is placed into High or Low range or reverse. There are dual front disc brakes and MacPherson strut front suspension. Its steel cargo racks can carry nearly 250 pounds and it can tow over 1100 pounds. The Prairie 400 has a suggested retail price of $5,199,
Kawasaki Automatic Power Drive System (KAPS) with High and Low range is fully-automatic so you 're always in the right gear without shifting.
MacPherson strut front suspension (6.7") for responsive steering and excellent stability under load.
Hydraulic front disc brakes for all-weather stopping power.
High snorkel intake, full floorboards, great mud protection and a handy DC receptacle for serious work or adventure.
SPECIFICATIONS
2000 KAWASAKI PRAIRIE 400 ATV

Model

PRAIRIE 400 ATV

Engine

4-stroke, SOHC single

Displacement

391cc

Compression ratio

10.2:1

Starting system

Electric with recoil backup

Bore x Stroke

81.0 x 76.0mm

Cooling

Liquid

Carburetion

Keihin CVK34

Ignition

Electronic DC-CDI

Transmission

Kawasaki Automatic Power-drive System (KAPS) with High/Low range plus reverse

Final drive

Shaft

Frame

Double cradle, steel

Suspension type, front

MacPherson strut

Suspension type, rear

Swingarm with single shock

Suspension adjustments, rear

5-way preload adjustment

Wheel travel, front

6.7 in.

Wheel travel, rear

7.1 in.

Tire, front

AT25 x 8-12 tubeless

Tire, rear

AT25 x 11-10 tubeless

Brakes, front, rear

Dual hydraulic disc/Single sealed drum

Overall length

81.3 in.

Overall width

47.4 in.

Wheelbase

49.4 in.

Ground Clearance

7.1 in.

Seat height

34.2 in.

Dry weight

584 lbs.

Rack weight limits, F/R

88/154 lbs.

Towing capacity

1103 lbs.

xxx

xxx

Fuel capacity

3.7 gals.

Instruments

Neutral, reverse with indicator lamps

Lighting

Dual headlights with hi/low beam

Colors

Hunter Green, Firecracker Red

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