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Zephyr 750

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53 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.36 hp/kg
Top Speed
201 km/h
Torque
57 Nm
Engine
739 ccm

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 utilizes a 739 cc (45.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 72 HP (52.6 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 56.8 Nm (41.9 lb-ft) at 7,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.4 HP per liter and a 2,200 rpm working window between peak torque (7,300 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Zephyr 750 measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,455 mm (57.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 16.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 103 km (64 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1991 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
97.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.33 HP/kg (3.06 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,300–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~103 km (64 mi)
Engine
Displacement 739.0 ccm (45.09 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Engine Details In-line four, four-stroke
Power 72.0 HP (52.6 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque 56.8 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 41.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x Stroke 66.0 x 54.0 mm (2.6 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor. 4 x 32mm Keihin
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Analogue CDI
Lubrication Wet sump
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Performance
Top Speed 201.0 km/h (124.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption 16.50 litres/100 km (6.1 km/l or 14.26 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 382.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Suspension 41mm Telescopic forks no adjustmen
Front Travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear Suspension Dual gas shocks adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression.
Rear Travel 115 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1455 mm (57.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-17
Rear Tyre 150/70-17
Front Brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø 230 mm (9.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 201.0 kg (443.1 pounds)
Weight incl. 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.3582 HP/kg
Seat Height 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Notes

Area code EU,UK,FR,AR,FG,GR,IT,NR,SD,SP,ST: frame range ZR750C 018501 - ZR750C 035000, engine range KZ750EE 150001 - KZ750EE 999999 Area code US,CAL,CA: frame range JKAZRDC1_NA 018501 - JKAZRDC1_NA 035000, engine range KZ750EE 150001 - KZ750EE 999999

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