Kawasaki KZ550: history, specs, pictures
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'Kawasaki KZ550' | |
Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
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Also called | KZ550C, KZ 550 C, KZ550 LTD, KZ 550 LTD, KZ 550 |
Production | 1982 - 1984 |
Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
Fuel System | carburetor. teikei 26mm cv |
Ignition | standard |
Spark Plug | NGK D8EA |
Battery | YUASA YB12A-A |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Final Drive | Chain: 530x100 |
Front Sprocket | 16T |
Rear Sprocket | 38T |
Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: air shocks w/ oil damping |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
Weight | 429.9 pounds (195.0 Kg) (dry), |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-401 |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 3.49 Gallon (13.20 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki KZ550 LTD was a in-line four, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1982 and 1984.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a air shocks w/ oil damping. The KZ550 LTD was fitted with a 3.49 Gallon (13.20 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 429.9 pounds (195.0 Kg).