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Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (ZR750)
(91-92)
(updated September 99)
| Tyre |
Rim |
Stock
Size |
Pressure |
| Front |
3.00x17 |
120/70H17 |
28 Psi /
2.0 Bar |
| Rear |
4.00x17 |
150/70H17 |
32 Psi /
2.2 Bar |
Manufacturer's Recommendation
| Manufacturer |
Front |
size |
Rear |
size |
| Avon |
AV27 |
120/70ZR17 |
AV281 |
150/70R17 |
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AV27 |
120/70ZR17 |
AV36 Azaro |
150/70ZR17 |
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AV35 Azaro |
120/70ZR17 |
AV36 Azaro |
150/70ZR17 |
| Bridgestone |
G547 |
120/70H17 |
G548 |
150/70H17 |
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BT35 |
120/70H17 |
BT35 |
150/70H17 |
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BT45 |
120/70H17 |
BT45 |
150/70H17 |
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BT54 |
120/70ZR17 |
BT54 |
150/70ZR17 |
| Dunlop |
K505F (OE) |
120/70H17 |
K505 (OE) |
150/70H17 |
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K591 Elite SP |
120/70B17 |
K591 Elite SP |
140/70B17 |
| Metzeler |
ME 33 Laser |
120/70V17 |
ME 55 A |
150/70VB17 |
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ME Z1 |
120/70ZR17 |
ME Z2 |
150/70ZR17 |
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ME Z2 |
120/70ZR17 |
ME Z2 |
150/70ZR17 |
| Michelin |
Macadam 50 |
120/70H17 |
Macadam 50 |
150/70H17 |
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Macadam XA |
120/70ZR17 |
Macadam 90X |
150/70ZR17 |
| Pirelli |
MTR 03 |
120/70ZR17 |
MTR 04 |
150/70ZR17 |
Martyn's Opinion
General Comments
The Zephyr 750 is a much under-rated
bike. Contemporary with the introduction of Honda's Nighthawk, it's
so much a more modern machine that it justifies the extra cost over the
Honda -- but the market goes for price, and the Zephyr lost out in the end.
Still, that's no reason to ignore it's capabilities when choosing tyres.
The Zephyr is the perfect Q-ship, a bike that looks like a standard but
is capable of so much more, and is engineered to work with modern tyre technology.
The Safe Bet
| The Safe Bet |
Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
| Front |
Metzeler |
ME-Z1 |
120/70ZR17 |
$101 |
| Rear |
Metzeler |
ME-Z2 |
150/70ZR17 |
$112 |
The ME-Z1/ME-Z2 combination
is a well-established set of tyres that works well on almost any standard
or sportbike. Although the Zephyr originally came on bias-ply tyres,
these Metzelers are so accepted by the riding community that I have no
hesitation calling them a conservative choice. The Zephyr will benefit
greatly from radials, and these are the standard against which all others
are compared.
A Tight Budget
| A Tight Budget |
Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
| Front |
Bridgestone |
BT45 Sports Mileage |
120/70H-17 |
$84 |
| Rear |
Bridgestone |
BT45 Sports Mileage |
150/70H-17 |
$93 |
The least expensive set is
the Bridgestone BT45. While not giving the benefits of radials,
it is nevertheless a very good tyre indeed. This is the replacement
for the well-known BT35, and improves on that with better traction, especially
wet traction. It's a good tyre.
General Purpose, Touring,
Sport-Touring, Sport-Riding
| Sport-Touring |
Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
| Front |
Metzeler |
ME-Z4 |
120/70ZR17 |
$115 |
| Rear |
Metzeler |
ME-Z4 |
150/70ZR17 |
$139 |
Metzeler has recently come
out with the new ME-Z4, and it should last just as long as the ME-Z1/ME-Z2
with better wet and dry traction, and improved highway stability.
This should be a superb tyre for this bike.
Martyn's Choice
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Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
| Front |
Metzeler |
ME-Z4 |
120/70ZR17 |
$115 |
| Rear |
Metzeler |
ME-Z4 |
150/70ZR17 |
$139 |
There's no doubt in my mind
that this bike deserves radials, and the Z4 is the hot ticket. Although
it's relatively new and not as widespread as the Z1/Z2, it is a definite
improvement over the earlier tyres, and I'd have no hesitation whatsoever
about putting a set of the Z4's on a Zephyr.
Source: Sorry, I've lost the
link to this guy, but I share his views. Please send me an e-mail if you
can update this informations.
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