General information |
Model
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Kawasaki ZR 550B Zephyr |
Year model
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1990 |
Type
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Naked bike |
Price as new | US$ 4995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
|
3.9 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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553.0 ccm (33.74 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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In-line four, four-stroke |
Effect
|
50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 10000 RPM |
Torque
|
40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
Top speed
|
220.5 km/h (137.0 mph) |
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
|
13.79 seconds |
Maximum RPM
|
10200 |
Compression
|
9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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58.0 x 52.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
2 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
Starting |
Lubrication system
|
Wet Sump |
Cooling system
|
Oil & air |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet Plate |
Fuel consumption
|
4.12 litres/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
95.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
|
39mm Telescopic forks |
Rear suspension
|
Dual Kayaba shocks with preload and rebound adjustments |
Front tire
|
110/80-17 |
Rear tire
|
140/70-18 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
Diameter
|
300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
Diameter
|
245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2793 HP/kg |
Fuel capacity
|
14.98 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
Comments
|
Area code US,CAL. Frame range JKAZRFB1_LA 000001 - JKAZRFB1_LA 004000. Engine range KZ550DE 060001 - KZ550DE 999999. |
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