| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZR 750 ZEPHYR 1996 - 1997 |
| Year | 1996 - 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 738 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 66 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 71 hp / 52.6 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 56.8 Nm / 42.0 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge) |
| Induction | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 41mm telescopic forks, 140 mm / 5.5 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual gas shocks, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression, 115 mm / 4.5 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 201 kg / 443 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 VR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 16.5 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 202.1 km/h / 125.6 mph |
The late-1990s Zephyr 750 kept the 738 cc air-cooled four and the 41mm forks, rear gas shocks and 17 litre tank of the earlier 750s. Its listed power is 71 hp at 9500 rpm, with 64.2 hp quoted at the rear wheel. It was the last form of the 750 Zephyr shown in this list before the ZR-7 took over the engine.
