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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Vision: review, history, specs}}
|name            = Yamaha XZ550  
{{Motorcycle
|image            =  
|name            = Yamaha XZ550
|aka              = Vision
|photo= yamaha-xz550-1983-1983-0.jpeg
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|aka              = Vision, XZ550S
|parent_company  =  
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|production      = 82-83
|parent_company  =
|model_year      =  
|production      = 1982 - 1983
|predecessor      =  
|model_year      =
|successor        =  
|predecessor      =
|class            =  
|successor        =
|engine          = 550cc
|class            = Sport bike
|bore_stroke      =  
|engine          = 553cc V-twin, four-stroke
|compression      =  
|bore_stroke      = 80.0mm x 55.0mm
|top_speed        =  
|compression      = 10.5:1
|power            =  
|top_speed        = 112 mph (180 km/h)
|torque          =  
|power            = 62.63 HP (46.7 KW) @ 9500RPM
|ignition        =  
|torque          = 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '82-83
|ignition        =
|battery          = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '82-83
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '82-83
|transmission    =  
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '82-83
|frame            =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|suspension      =  
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
|brakes          =  
 
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-18}} '82-83
|frame            =
|rear_tire    = {{tire|110/90-18}} '82-83
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic Fork <br>
|rake_trail      =  
Rear: Swingarm Monocross
|wheelbase        =  
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|length          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|90/90-18}}  
|width            =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.25/85-18}}  
|height          =  
|rake_trail      =
|seat_height      =  
|wheelbase        = 56.89 inches (1445 mm)
|dry_weight      =  
|length          = 83.5 inches (2121 mm)
|wet_weight      =  
|width            = 33.31 inches (846 mm)
|fuel_capacity    =  
|height          =
|oil_capacity    =  
|seat_height      = 30.71 inches (780 mm)
|fuel_consumption =  
|dry_weight      =
|turning_radius  =  
|wet_weight      = 228.0 kg
|related          =  
|fuel_capacity    = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
|competition      =  
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
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}}
}}


The '''Yamaha XZ550 ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1982 to 1983.
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


== Transmission ==
==Drive==
 
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==
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XZ-550-Vision-Red-5891-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red]]
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[[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-5891-0.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-5891-1.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-5891-2.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
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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}}


[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XZ 550]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XZ 550]]
[[Category:Sport bike motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

Latest revision as of 20:01, 23 November 2019

Yamaha-xz550-1983-1983-0.jpeg
Yamaha XZ550
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Also called Vision, XZ550S
Production 1982 - 1983
Class Sport bike
Engine
553cc V-twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 80.0mm x 55.0mm
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Horsepower 62.63 HP (46.7 KW) @ 9500RPM
Torque 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Spark Plug NGK D8EA '82-83
Battery YUASA YB14L-A2 '82-83
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork
Rear: Swingarm Monocross
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 90/90-18
Rear Tire 4.25/85-18
Wheelbase 56.89 inches (1445 mm)
Length 83.5 inches (2121 mm)
Width 33.31 inches (846 mm)
Seat Height 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Weight 228.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual

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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.

History[edit | edit source]

Early production models were flawed with poor braking and carburetion glitches. 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[edit | edit source]

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 valves per cylinder
  • liquid cooled
  • 552 cm³
  • 65 hp (48 kW) @ 9500 rpm
  • 50 N·m (37 ft·lbf) @ 8500 rpm

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

  • gearbox: 5 speed
  • final drive: shaft

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  • front tire: 90/90-18 51H
  • rear tire: 110/90-18 61H
  • front brake: single/dual discs
  • rear brake: drum

Measurements[edit | edit source]

  • wet weight: 212 kg (467 lb)
  • fuel capacity: 17 l (4.5 US gal)

1983[edit | edit source]

  • 1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red

  • 1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red

  • 1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red

  • 1983 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision in Red



1983 Yamaha XZ 550[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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