Categories: Kawasaki

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (1996-97)

The Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (1996-97) is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 738cc/45.6 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is air-cooled with a wet sump lubrication system. The bike has a maximum power of 71hp/52.6kW at 9500rpm, and a maximum torque of 56.8Nm/42lb-ft at 7300rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission and a final drive chain. The front suspension is 41mm telescopic forks with no adjustment, while the rear suspension is dual gas shocks adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression. The bike also has dual 300mm disc brakes with 2 piston calipers in the front and a single 230mm disc with 1 piston caliper in the rear. The wheelbase is 1455mm/57.2in and the seat height is 770mm/30.3in. It weighs 201kg/443lbs dry and 220kg/485lbs wet. The fuel capacity is 17 liters/4.4 US gal, and the bike has an average consumption of 16.5 km/lit. The bike can go from 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 125.6mph. It has a standing 1/4 mile of 12.2 seconds/170.0 km/h with a 60-0 braking distance of 13.4 meters and a 100-0 braking distance of 38.0 meters.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Year: 1996 – 97
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

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