The Kawasaki Zephyr 750, produced between 1994 and 1996, had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder, a capacity of 738cc, and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The engine was lubricated with wet sump semi-synthetic oil and had a 4x 32mm Keihin carburetor induction system with analogue CDI ignition. The bike had a maximum power of 71 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 56.8 Nm at 7300 rpm. The clutch was a wet, multiple discs design that was cable operated, with a five-speed transmission and chain final drive. The bike weighed 201kg when dry and 220kg when wet, with a fuel capacity of 17 litres. Its average consumption was 16.5 km/lit, and it could reach a top speed of 202.1 km/h or 125.6 mph. The front suspension had 41mm telescopic forks with no adjustment and a travel of 140mm, while the rear suspension was dual-gas shocks that were adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression, with a travel of 115mm. The front and rear brakes featured 2x 300mm discs with 2-piston calipers and a single 230mm disc with 1-piston caliper, respectively. The bike’s wheelbase was 1455mm, and the seat height was 770mm. In terms of braking, the bike could stop from 60-0 km/h in 13.4 meters and from 100-0 km/h in 38.0 meters. Its standing 1/4 mile was 12.2s at 170.0km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Zephyr 750
| Year | 1994 – 96 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder , DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 738 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 66 x 54 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled, |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Semi-Synthetic |
| Induction | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 71 hp / 52.6 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 64.2 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 56.8 Nm / 42.0 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks no adjustmen |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual gas shocks adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 VR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.2 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 201 kg / 443 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Consumption average | 16.5 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.4 m / 38.0 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.2 sec / 170.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 202.1 km/h / 125.6 mph |
