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| Name | value |
|---|---|
| year | 1993 |
| area code | EU,UK,FR,NL,FG,GR,SP |
| frame range | ZR550B 022001 - ZR550B 030000 |
| engine range | KZ550DE 060001 - KZ550DE 999999 |
Developed mainly by young Kawasaki engineers, the Zephyr’s design concept was to create a "real" bike that "got back to the basics".
Released in the middle of the racer replica boom of the mid 1980’s, the Zephyr’s refreshingly simple design, strong low and mid range performance, air-cooled four-cylinder engine, and the prevalent idea of "fun riding" changed the market as enthusiasts swiftly responded to the new machine. Sales were high with the Zephyr range becoming best sellers in the retro market class at that time. This machine was the best selling 400cc motorcycle from launch until 1992! This boom period was known as “Myth if the Zephyr”!
The model was discontinued by the end of the Millennia, although the zephyr concept continues on in smaller and larger capacity classes.