Kawasaki Zephyr 550 (ZR550B): review, history, specs
Class: classic
Production: 1990-1998
Related: Kawasaki GPZ550
| Model |
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| Kawasaki Zephyr 550
(Europe, North America) 1990-1998 |
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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 |
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
Kawasaki Zephyr 550: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki Zephyr 550: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki Zephyr 550: manuals, parts, microfiches.