Kawasaki Zephyr 550 Reviews

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Kawasaki Zephyr 550
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Average Ratings for Kawasaki Zephyr 550

  • Build quality3.9 stars
  • Reliability4.4 stars
  • Value for Money4.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

14 Reviews For Kawasaki Zephyr 550

  • Guest 8th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I paid £800 for my 1991 550 zephyr with 21000ml onthe clock, i came with a new ninja green paint job, new custom seat (very comfortable) belly pan, brand new tyres and a META M357T-V2 alarm, but ripped that out when it went faulty and immobilsed the whole bike.
    i have since had fitted a rentec grab rail/rack, a green MTC exhaust, (sounds awsome)
    My views are that the zr 550 is a great bike with enough power when you need it, if you wish to streetfight it, then you have a great base to start from, engine runs sweet, handles well, but going round roundabouts the back wheel has a tendancy to flick a little, i have been told to cure this is to fit a low profile tyre to the rear.

  • Bald ricc 10th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is light and nippy reminds me very much of xj55o yam i had for years.like the styling

    the bike was bought accidently as i went to fix it for sum1 and ended up buying it after test riding it.

    i found it very revvy but really easy to ride

    needs new petrol tank cant find 1 any where. usual 80s rust tank and quick oxi alli

  • budd1 28th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The exhaust system on the 550 is sooooooo good looking. I have been biking for over 20 years and had many bikes of all sizes and speeds. I have had my lovely Zephyr now for 7 years and i have to keep sneaking into the garage just to admire it. It is a beasty looking bike and proper old school with a modern touch and drives like a dream. Its low maintenance too. I will never sell it and it will probably be buried with me if they can find a hole big enough!

  • aciddream8213 5th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I just bought the Kawasaki Zephyr and just restored it. I really love it. Its great on gas and rides great. Of course I'd like a little more power but for the money and the fact that in 7 years it will be vintage. That is worth the time and effort.

  • Guest 18th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This is a first class old school bike and really gets the looks from other riders. Use a good oil or maybe Slick50 to keep the motor runing sweet.

  • jonny 123 20th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    A very good allround bike and a very good looker. Good bike for traffic busting, sunday rideouts and touring.
    Good engine if maintained properly.

  • Johnpd67 27th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought a 1998 Zephyr 550 for my wife's 40th, sorry 39 and a bit, as a surprise.
    4 days later she told me, "It was really an ER-5 I would have liked!".
    As luck would have it, I found an ER-5 and bought that thinking I would resell the Zephyr 550....I'm glad I didn't.
    It's a cracking bike!
    Retro looks, great shape, and it draws as many looks from other bikers as the big "poser" bikes!
    Parts and spares are easy to get hold off at a reasonable price if you look through the internet.
    All in all a g ...

  • fittyinstructor 7th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 and it runs as smooth as the day it rolled off the line its a good bike not that many in Ireland bandit country here nice to have something different.
    Overall I am happy with my Zephyr - all round comfortable bike to drive.

  • PeterF1969 4th Sep 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is my first real bike after riding on a 150PX Vespa for years. Anything feels powerful after the little Piaggio. I love the look of the Zephyr, a real 70's look with 90's engineering. Acceleration is smooth up the rev meter, handling is sure. In Australia, I get lots of admiring looks as the ZR550 is rare -- wasn't a big seller. Things get a little hairy over 100 km/h, although I plan to fit a small windshield. Highly recommended.

  • Lines 30th Jul 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    As my first big bike I can't say much bad about the Kawasaki Zephyr 550. Not having a centre stand is frustrating when servicing comes round. The only problem i have had is the switch which kills the engine if the side stand is down when in first got stuck in hence the engine would cut out when i engaged first. Bit of a snip and a new connection and is all good. Haven't really pushed the bike to its limits but still hits 160kmph quite easy, gears are a little noisy when changing at high rpm, go ...

  • MisterWilson Rank: Lieutenant 23rd Jun 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I would recommend the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 for a first bike or for someone getting back into riding after a period away. Reliable, predictable, comfy for long journeys. Not geared for long-distance and/or high speed cruising.

  • Valuetracker 20th Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I purchased a Kawasaki Zephyr 550 1998 model, candy purple in colour in 2000, with 37,500k's on the clock. It was an ex-government bike, so it had a full service history. I liked the look of it for the old Z900 characteristics, including a derivative of the old Z type motor. But this one had real brakes. It has the same rotors as the ZX7.
    My inital reaction to my first ride was that the handling was silky smooth at any speed. The bulk of the weight is slung so low that a 'U' turn in a back al ...

  • Vlad Rank: Lance Corporal 12th Jan 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    After owning an 1981 Z750 in early nineties I recently bought a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in perfect condition (never dropped) with 24000Km on it for CAD2500.

    It's a very fun ride, light and fast enough. It took me less than a week to get comfortable enough to push it to the speed limit (arround 180Km/hr). It's very comfortable for a rider my size (175cm/80Kg) and I had no problems making 500Km+ day trips. Riding position is great (upright) except that footpegs are a litle high for my taste (b ...

  • Debs. Rank: Lance Corporal 25th May 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This is my first "big" bike having passed my test last year.

    I bought the bike s/h in March 2003. I love it, its so comfortable with a large double seat, well padded for long journeys. I have a restriction kit fitted and can find nothing detrimental about the pull of the engine. There is plenty of power for me. Gears can be a bit snatchy at higher end, this could be due to the kit, but not problematic.

    It is a bit heavy, I'm only 9.5 stone and 5'6" and manouverability can be awkward, but ...

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