Kawasaki Zephyr 750: review, history, specs
Class: classic
Production: 1991-2006
Related: Kawasaki GPZ750
Successor: Kawasaki ZR-7
| Models | |
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| Kawasaki Zephyr 750
1991-2006 (Japan, North America, Europe) |
Kawasaki Zephyr 750 RS
1996-2002 (Japan, Europe) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1991 | Japan, Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Code: ZR750-C1 |
| 1992 | Japan, Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Code: ZR750-C2 |
| 1993 | Japan, Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Code: ZR750-C3 |
| 1994 | Japan, Europe | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Code: ZR750-C4 |
| 1995 | Japan, Europe | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Code: ZR750-C5 |
| 1996 | Japan, Europe | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750 RS
Code: ZR750-D1 |
| 1997 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750 RS
Code: ZR750-D2 |
| 1998 | Europe, Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750 RS
Code: ZR750-D3 |
| 1999 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750, Kawasaki Zephyr 750 RS
Code: ZR750-C6, ZR750-D4 |
| 2001 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750, Kawasaki Zephyr 750 RS
Code: ZR750-C7, ZR750-D5 |
| 2002 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750, Kawasaki Zephyr 750 RS
Code: ZR750-C8, ZR750-D6 |
| 2003 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Code: ZR750-C9 |
| 2004 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Code: ZR750-C10 |
| 2005 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Code: ZR750-C11 |
| 2006 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Code: ZR750C6F, ZR750C6FA, ZR750C6S, ZR750C6SA |
Specifications
Kawasaki Zephyr 750: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2105 mm / 82,8 in |
| Overall width | 770 mm / 30,3 in | |
| Overall height | 1095 mm / 43,1 in | |
| Seat height | 780 mm / 30,7 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57,3 in | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Dry weight | 201 kg / 443 lbs – Zephyr 750
212 kg / 467 lbs - Zephyr 750 RS | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,51 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 115 mm / 4,53 in | |
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 (58H) | |
| Rear tire size | 150/70-17 (69H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) | |
| Trail | 107 mm / 4,21 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,5 l / 100 km (42,8 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 66,0 x 54,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 738 cm³ (45,0 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 68,0 hp (50,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – Zephyr 750 (Japan)
72,0 hp (53,0 kW) / 9500 rpm - Zephyr 750 (Europe, 1991-1995) 76,0 hp (56,0 kW) / 9500 rpm - Zephyr 750 (Europe, 1996+) | |
| Max. torque | 54,0 Nm (5,5 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – Zephyr 750 (Japan)
59,0 Nm (6,0 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – Zephyr 750 (Europe, 1991-1995) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,9 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 195 km/h (121 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK32 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.550 | |
| Final reduction | 2.600 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.631 1.272 1.040 0.875 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 20A at 8000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-10Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki Zephyr 750: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki Zephyr 750: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki Zephyr 750: manuals, parts, microfiches.