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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Vision: review, history, specs}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha XZ550  
|name            = Yamaha XZ550
|image            =  
|photo= yamaha-xz550-1983-1983-0.jpeg
|aka              = Vision
|aka              = Vision, XZ550S
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =
|production      = 82-83
|production      = 1982 - 1983
|model_year      =  
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      =
|successor        =  
|successor        =
|class            =  
|class            = Sport bike
|engine          = 550cc
|engine          = 553cc V-twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      = 80.0mm x 55.0mm
|compression      =  
|compression      = 10.5:1
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        = 112 mph (180 km/h)
|power            =  
|power            = 62.63 HP (46.7 KW) @ 9500RPM
|torque          =  
|torque          = 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
|ignition        =  
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '82-83
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '82-83
|battery          = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '82-83
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '82-83
|transmission    =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|frame            =
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-18}} '82-83
|rear_tire    = {{tire|110/90-18}} '82-83
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
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}}


|frame            =
The '''Yamaha XZ550 ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1982 to 1983.
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic Fork <br>
Rear: Swingarm Monocross
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|90/90-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.25/85-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 56.89 inches (1445 mm)
|length          = 83.5 inches (2121 mm)
|width            = 33.31 inches (846 mm)
|height          =
|seat_height      = 30.71 inches (780 mm)
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 228.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}


The '''[[Yamaha]] XZ550S''' was a V-twin, [[four-stroke]] sportbike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1982 and 1983. It offered innovative technology in its motor and bold (too bold according to some) styling. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 62.63 HP (46.7 KW) @ 9500 RPM. 
The Yamaha Vision (XZ550) was a [[motorcycle]] produced in 1982-83. It offered innovative technology in its motor and bold (too bold according to some) styling.


== History ==
Early production models were flawed with poor braking and carburetion glitches.
Early production models were flawed with poor braking and carburetion glitches.
== Models ==
Three slightly different models were produced: the European model, with dual front braking discs, the 1982 US model (RJ), with a single disc and the 1983 US model (RK), with dual discs and a fairing. The models also use different sparkplugs and front forks.
Three slightly different models were produced: the European model, with dual front braking discs, the 1982 US model (RJ), with a single disc and the 1983 US model (RK), with dual discs and a fairing. The models also use different sparkplugs and front forks.


==Engine==
== Engine ==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] v2, four-stroke. A 80.0mm [[bore]] x 55.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 553.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). 


*4 stroke 70-degree DOHC V-Twin  
*4 stroke 70-degree DOHC V-Twin  
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*50 N·m (37 ft·lbf) @ 8500 rpm
*50 N·m (37 ft·lbf) @ 8500 rpm


==Drive==
== Transmission ==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. 
 
*gearbox: 5 speed
*gearbox: 5 speed
*final drive: shaft
*final drive: shaft
==Chassis==
It came with a 90/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 4.25/85-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm Monocross. The XZ550S was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 56.89 inches (1445 mm) long. 


== Wheels ==
== Wheels ==
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==1983==
==1983==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XZ-550-Vision-Red-5891-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red]]
File:1983-Yamaha-XZ-550-Vision-Red-5891-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XZ-550-Vision-Red-5891-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red]]
File:1983-Yamaha-XZ-550-Vision-Red-5891-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XZ-550-Vision-Red-5891-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red]]
File:1983-Yamaha-XZ-550-Vision-Red-5891-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XZ-550-Vision-Red-5891-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red]]
File:1983-Yamaha-XZ-550-Vision-Red-5891-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red
</gallery>
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==1983 Yamaha XZ 550==
[[File:yamaha-xz550-1983-1983-0.jpeg|600px|1983 Yamaha XZ 550]]
The Yamaha Vision, also know as the XZ 550, was a motorcycle produced in 1982-83. This bike won the prize of the "Best Middleweight" motorcycle in 1983.
==In Media==
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{{Yamaha}}
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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XZ 550]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XZ 550]]
[[Category:Sport bike motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

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