The Kawasaki Zephyr 750 motorcycle specifications include a 739 cc (45.09 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).
Key specifications
1991-1999Model years
739 ccDisplacement
56.8 Nm @ 7,300 rpmTorque
220 kgWet weight
770 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,455 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
199119921993199419951996199719981999
Year-specific specification changes
The 1991 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Displacement
19941996738 cc (45.03 cu in)
1998738 cc (45.03 cu in)
Front brakes
19941996Double disc
19981999Dual disc
Front tire
1993120/70-VR17
1999120/70-ZR17
Fuel system
1994Carburettor. KeihiK
19951996Carburettor
Rear tire
1993150/70-VR17
1999150/70-ZR17
Torque
199358.8 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.4 ft.lbs) @ 7,300 rpm
1994199656.9 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 42.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,300 rpm
1997199858.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 7,300 rpm
199963.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 7,300 rpm
Fuel consumption
199216.50 L/100 km (6.1 km/l or 14.26 mpg)
19997.10 L/100 km (14.1 km/l or 33.13 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
1992382.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
1999164.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Seat height
19931998780 mm (30.7 inches)
Top speed
1993202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)
19971998200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
1999203.0 km/h (126.1 mph)
How the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
Displacement739 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc
About 8% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 60th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Wet weight220 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg
About 6% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 59th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height770 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 739 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,455 mmSeat 770 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 150/70-17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire size |
150/70-17 |
| Front tire width |
120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
70% |
| Front rim diameter |
17 in |
| Rear tire width |
150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
70% |
| Rear rim diameter |
17 in |
| Front tire pressure |
29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure |
33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Engine oil |
SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity |
3.30 L (3.49 US qt) |
| Spark plug |
NGK DR8ES, NGK DR8EIX |
| Chain links |
106 |
| Sprocket sizes |
15/39 (front/rear) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
281 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.22:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
In-line four, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
739 cc (45.09 cu in) |
| Torque |
56.8 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 41.9 ft.lbs) @ 7,300 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
66.0 x 54 mm (2.6 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
2 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. 4 x 32mm Keihin |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Wet sump |
| Engine oil |
SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity |
3.30 L (3.49 US qt) |
| Spark plugs |
NGK DR8ES, NGK DR8EIX |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Chain links |
106 |
| Sprockets |
15/39 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
41mm Telescopic forks no adjustmen |
| Rear suspension |
Dual gas shocks adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression. |
| Front wheel travel |
140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Fork tube size |
41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire |
150/70-17 |
| Front tire pressure |
29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure |
33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
220 kg (485 lb) |
| Dry weight |
201 kg (443.1 lb) |
| Seat height |
770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,455 mm (57.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
6.06 L/100 km (16.5 km/l or 38.82 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
140.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed |
201.0 km/h (124.9 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.3582 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Brake fluid |
DOT 4 |
| Comments |
Area code EU,UK,FR,AR,FG,GR,IT,NR,SD,SP,ST: frame range ZR750C 000001 – ZR750C 018500, engine range KZ750EE 150001 – KZ750EE 999999 Area code US,CAL,CA: frame range JKAZRDC1_MA 000001 – JKAZRDC1_MA 018500, engine range KZ750EE 150001 – KZ750EE 999999. |
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