| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZR 750RS ZEPHYR 1996 |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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 750RS was the RS-badged version of the Zephyr 750 in its 1996 model year. It used the same 738 cc air-cooled DOHC four, 41mm forks and dual rear shocks as the standard 750. The motorcyclespecs page gives no mechanical differences between the RS and the standard bike.
