Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (1998)

The Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (1998) is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 738cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is air-cooled with a wet sump lubrication system. Induction is provided through four 32mm Keihin carburetors and ignition is via analog capacitive discharge. It has an electric starter and can produce a maximum power output of 71hp at 9500rpm, with a maximum torque of 56.8Nm at 7300rpm. The clutch is wet and multiple-disc, while the transmission is a five-speed gearbox with a final chain drive.

The bike has a front suspension with 41mm telescopic forks with no adjustment and a rear suspension with dual gas shocks that are adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression. The front brakes have two-piston calipers and two 300mm discs, while the rear brake has a single-piston caliper and a 230mm disc. The front and rear tyres are 120/70 VR17 and 150/70 VR17, respectively.

The Kawasaki Zephyr 750 has a wheelbase of 1455mm and a seat height of 770mm. The dry weight is 201kg and the wet weight is 220kg, with a fuel capacity of 17 litres. The bike can travel an average of 16.5km per litre of fuel and has a top speed of 202.1km/h. The bike can brake from 60-0km/h in 13.4m and from 100-0km/h in 38.0m. It can also cover a standing quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds at a speed of 170km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Year: 1998
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