Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (1996-97)

The Kawasaki Zephyr 750RS motorcycle was produced from 1996 to 1997. It is equipped with 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. It is air-cooled and uses a wet sump lubrication system. The engine is powered by 4x 32mm Keihin carburettors and has an analogue CDI ignition system, starting through an electric ignition. The bike produces a max power of 71 hp / 52.6 kW @ 9500 rpm and a max torque of 56.8 Nm / 42.0 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm. The clutch is wet, multiple discs, and cable-operated, and transmission is 5-speed. The bike features a chain final drive and has a wheelbase of 1455 mm / 57.2 in. The suspension is 41mm telescopic forks in front and dual gas shocks with adjustable preload, rebound, and compression in the rear. The front brakes are double 300mm discs with two piston calipers, while the rear brakes consist of a single 230mm disc with one piston caliper. The bike has a fuel tank capacity of 17 litres / 4.4 US gal and achieves an average consumption of 16.5 km/lit. The dry weight of the bike is 201 kg / 443 lbs, while the wet weight is 220 kg / 485 lbs. Braking from 60-0 and 100-0 takes 13.4 m and 38.0 m, respectively. Finally, it has a top speed of 202.1 km/h / 125.6 mph and can cover a standing 1/4 mile in 12.2 sec / 170.0 km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Zephyr 750RS

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