Is the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 an ill wind?
But Kawasaki isn’t. It sees the Zephyr as a beneficent wind, not an ill one. And it is following the Zephyr 750 with the grandest Zeph of them all. It is releasing, in Japan and Europe, and we suspect in America, the Zephyr 1100.
How many sparkplugs does a Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 use?
The 1100cc engine uses two sparkplugs per cylinder because, say Kawasaki technicians, that’s the most efficient way to get a fast, clean burn in cylinder bores as big as this engine’s. At a claimed 92 horsepower, the motor is understressed, which should lead to long life, not to mention tuning potential for backyard hot-rodders.
Is the Zephyr 750 a good bike to buy?
Here, Zephyr sales have been disappointing. The original family member, the Zephyr 550, was a slick little bike. And its larger sibling, the Zephyr 750, is simply stunning, with great looks, a terrific engine, and the feel, finesse and finish that denote very careful, thoughtful design.
What does the name of the Kawasaki Zephyr mean?
There, the Kawasaki Zephyr (its name means “a soft, gentle breeze from the west”), that retro/ Z-1 -styled standard, is very nearly a national craze, rather like a hula-hoop with motor and wheels. This craze has given rise to Zephyr clubs. Zephyr magazines.
How manybhp does a Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 have?
Providing a very healthy 92bhp at 8000rpm, the designers of this bike got it all just right, but then of course this bike is the result of 20-something years of proving and improving the Z1 and the later Z1000, so that it really is a pedigree. I flick the side stand up to feel the weight and find that the bike is very manageable.
Here, Zephyr sales have been disappointing. The original family member, the Zephyr 550, was a slick little bike. And its larger sibling, the Zephyr 750, is simply stunning, with great looks, a terrific engine, and the feel, finesse and finish that denote very careful, thoughtful design.
Is the Kawasaki Zephyr considered a sports bike?
With the Zephyr Kawasaki produced retro, and stylish retro at that, before the word had ever been added to motorcycle usage. Subscribe to Classic Bike Guide and read our magazines online! However, the Zephyr is not a sports bike, gutsy and torquey though it is.
Where is Zephyr range located in San Francisco?
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