The Kawasaki Zephyr 750 first appeared in 1991. It was based on the inline 4-cylinder engine from the sports version of the Kawasaki GPZ 750, which was air-cooled and 2 valves per cylinder. Despite the archaism of the Kawasaki Zephyr 750, it was produced for almost 17 years and was officially discontinued only in 2006.
The motorcycle features a classic steel duplex frame, a round headlight, a simple telescopic fork at the front and a double shock absorber at the rear. The Kawasaki Zephyr 750 engine does not have outstanding technical characteristics and produces only 72 hp. power, maximum torque (59 Nm) is already available at 7,500 rpm.
In 1999, a more modern model Kawasaki ZR-7 appeared on the market as the successor to the Kawasaki Zephyr 750, which still had the same old 8-valve air engine (albeit slightly modified). The Kawasaki Zephyr 750 continued to be produced in parallel until 2006.
Major modifications:
- Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is the regular version of the motorcycle.
- Kawasaki Zephyr 750 RS - version with classic spoke wheels.
The lineup of the Kawasaki Zephyr series:
- Kawasaki Zephyr 400
- Kawasaki Zephyr 550
- Kawasaki Zephyr 750
- Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
The main competitors of the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in the class:
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Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki Zephyr 750:
| Model | Kawasaki Zephyr 750 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | classic |
| Release year | 1991-2006 |
| Frame | steel tubular |
| Engine type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 738 cm³ |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0 x 54.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5: 1 |
| Cooling | air |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK32 |
| Ignition type | fully transistor |
| Maximum power | 68.0 h.p. (50.0 kW) @ 9500 rpm - Zephyr 750 (Japanese versions)
72.0 h.p. (53.0 kW) @ 9500 rpm - Zephyr 750 (European versions, 1991-1995) 76.0 h.p. (56.0 kW) @ 9500 rpm - Zephyr 750 (European versions, 1996+) |
| Maximum torque | 54.0 Nm (5.5 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - Zephyr 750 (Japanese versions)
59.0 Nm (6.0 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - Zephyr 750 (European versions, 1991-1995) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 120 / 70-17 (58H) |
| Rear tire size | 150 / 70-17 (69H) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 300mm, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Front suspension | 41mm Telescopic Fork (Fixed), 140mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage with two shock absorbers (non-adjustable), stroke - 115 mm |
| Motorcycle length | 2105 mm |
| Motorcycle width | 770 mm |
| Motorcycle height | 1095 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm |
| Saddle height | 780 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 5.0 sec |
| Maximum speed | 201 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.0 l (including reserve - 3.0 l) |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 201 kg - Zephyr 750
212 kg - Zephyr 750 RS |
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