Kawasaki Zephyr 550 (ZR550B): review, history, specs

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Class: classic

Production: 1990-1998

Related: Kawasaki GPZ550

Model
Kawasaki Zephyr 550

(Europe, North America)

1990-1998

Kawasaki Zephyr 550 (ZR550B)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1990 North America Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Code: ZR550-B1

1991 North America, Europe Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Code: ZR550-B2

1992 North America, Europe Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Code: ZR550-B3

1993 North America, Europe Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Code: ZR550-B4

1994 Europe Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Code: ZR550-B5

1995 Europe Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Code: ZR550-B6

1996 Europe Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Code: ZR550-B7

1997 Europe Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Code: ZR550-B8

1998 Europe Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Code: ZR550-B9

Specifications

Kawasaki Zephyr 550: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2080 mm / 81,9 in – Zephyr 550 (Europe)

2100 mm / 82,7 in – Zephyr 550 (North America)

Overall width 755 mm / 29,7 in
Overall height 1095 mm / 43,1 in
Wheelbase 1435 mm / 56,5 in – Zephyr 550 (Europe)

1440 mm / 56,7 in – Zephyr 550 (North America)

Ground clearance 120 mm / 4,7 in
Seat height 770 mm / 30,3 in
Dry weight 178 kg / 392 lbs
Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Tubular, double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 39 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 115 mm / 4,5 in
Front tire size 110/80-17 (57H)
Rear tire size 140/70-18 (67H)
Front brake Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper – Zephyr 550 (to 1993)

Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper – Zephyr 550 (from 1993)

Fuel capacity 15,0 l / 3,96 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l)
Trail 104 mm / 4,1 in
Fuel economy / consumption 4,4 l / 100 km (53,4 US mpg)[1]

5,8 l / 100 km (40,5 US mpg)[2]

ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4 cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 58,0 x 52,4 mm
Displacement 553 cm³ (33,7 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power 50 hp (37 kW) / 10000 rpm
Max. torque 40 Nm (4,1 kg*m) / 6000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5,2 sec.[3]
Top speed 168 km/h (104 mph)[4]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK30
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.934
Final reduction 2.562
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.571

1.777

1.380

1.125

0.961

0.851

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC, 238W at 10000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-10 Ah

Images

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Videos

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Manuals

Kawasaki Zephyr 550: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. motorradonline.de | Kawasaki Zephyr 550 | Verbrauch (bei 100 km/h)
  2. motorradonline.de | Kawasaki Zephyr 550 | Verbrauch (bei 130 km/h)
  3. motorradonline.de | Kawasaki Zephyr 550 | Beschleunigung (0-100 km/h)
  4. motorradonline.de | Kawasaki Zephyr 550 | Höchstgeschwindigkeit