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|photo = Kawasaki-Zephyr-550.jpg | |photo = Kawasaki-Zephyr-550.jpg | ||
|aka = Zepher 550, ZR 550 Zephyr | |aka = Zepher 550, ZR 550 Zephyr | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1990 - 1999 | |production = 1990 - 1999 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Road | ||
|engine = 553[[cc]] [[Four-stroke]] [[inline-four]] cylinder. [[DOHC]], oil-cooled, 2 valves per cylinder. | |engine = 553[[cc]] [[Four-stroke]] [[inline-four]] cylinder. [[DOHC]], oil-cooled, 2 valves per cylinder. | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 58.0mm x 52.4mm <ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=1990 Kawasaki EL250E owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref> | ||
|compression = 9.5:1 | |compression = 9.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = 99 mph (160 km/h) | |top_speed = 99 mph (160 km/h) | ||
|power = 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 10000RPM | |power = 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 10000RPM | ||
|torque = 29.5 ft/lbs (40.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM | |torque = 29.5 ft/lbs (40.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM | ||
|fuel_system = 4 30mm Keihin carburetors | |fuel_system = 4 30mm Keihin CVK30 carburetors | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DR9EA}} '91 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DR9EA}} '91<ref name="owners" /> | ||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB12A-A}} '91 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB12A-A}} '91 | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
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|rear_tire = {{tire|140/70-18}} | |rear_tire = {{tire|140/70-18}} | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = 1435 mm (56.5 in) | ||
|length = | |length = 2080 mm (84.25 in) | ||
|width = | |width = 755 mm (29.7 in) | ||
|height = | |height = 1095 (43.11 in) | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = | ||
|dry_weight = 179 kg / 394.6 lbs | |dry_weight = 179 kg / 394.6 lbs | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (14.98 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (14.98 Liters) | ||
|fuel_consumption = 4.12 liters/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg) | |fuel_consumption = 4.12 liters/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = 3.0 L (3.2 US qt) | ||
|oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | |recommended_oil = K-tech SAE 10W-40 | ||
|oil_filter = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-401}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Kawasaki GT550]] | |related = [[Kawasaki GT550]] <br />[[Kawasaki ZX550A]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
|manuals = [[:File:1990 Kawasaki ZR550-B2 owners.pdf]] | |||
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N KA-0850}} `90-99<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
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The Zephyr 550 was the smallest of the Zephyr range, and in some ways ahead of its time. Launched in 1991 as a stylish naked retro roadster, it occupied a niche later made very successful by | The Zephyr 550 was the smallest of the Zephyr range, and in some ways ahead of its time. Launched in 1991 as a stylish naked retro roadster, it occupied a niche later made very successful by | ||
Suzuki's Bandit. It used the air-cooled engine from the GPZ550, de-tuned for mid-range power, with minor cosmetic changes. The elderly engine was installed in a good-looking rolling chassis. A box-section aluminum twin-shock swingarm used sports-style eccentric chain adjusters, while a | Suzuki's Bandit. It used the air-cooled engine from the [[Kawasaki ZX550A|GPZ550]], de-tuned for mid-range power, with minor cosmetic changes. The elderly engine was installed in a good-looking rolling chassis. A box-section aluminum twin-shock swingarm used sports-style eccentric chain adjusters, while a | ||
classically styled fuel tank and chrome-plated exhaust system rounded off the handsome design. The Zephyr's straight-line performance was disappointing though: the engine that produced 48kW (65bhp) in the GPZ550 was returned to make just 37kW (49bhp). | classically styled fuel tank and chrome-plated exhaust system rounded off the handsome design. The Zephyr's straight-line performance was disappointing though: the engine that produced 48kW (65bhp) in the GPZ550 was returned to make just 37kW (49bhp). | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Specifications== | |||
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==1990== | ==1990== | ||
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== References == | |||
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{{motorcycle-stub}} | {{motorcycle-stub}} | ||