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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XZ 550]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XZ 550]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha XZ550'''
|image            =
|aka              = XZ550 (reduced effect), XZ 550 (reduced effect), XZ550S, XZ 550 S, XZ 550
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1982 - 1986
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Naked]]
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 80.0mm x 55.0mm
|compression      = 10.5:1
|top_speed        = 112 mph (180 km/h)
|power            = 62.63 HP (46.7 KW) @ 9500RPM
|torque          = 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 10.5:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
|frame            =
|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    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Yamaha]] XZ550S''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1982 and 1986. 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. 
==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). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. 
==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. 
==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.
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Revision as of 23:44, 20 May 2019

Yamaha XZ550
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called Vision
Production 82-83
Engine 550cc
Sparkplug D8EA '82-83
Battery YB14L-A2 '82-83
Front Tire 100/90-18 '82-83
Rear Tire 110/90-18 '82-83
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

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

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.

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.

Engine

  • 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

Transmission

  • gearbox: 5 speed
  • final drive: shaft

Wheels

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

Measurements

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

1983

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


Yamaha XZ550
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called XZ550 (reduced effect), XZ 550 (reduced effect), XZ550S, XZ 550 S, XZ 550
Production 1982 - 1986
Class Naked
Engine v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 80.0mm x 55.0mm
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Top speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Horse Power 62.63 HP (46.7 KW) @ 9500RPM
Torque 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Battery 10.5:1
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)
Dimensions L 83.5 inches (2121 mm)
W 33.31 inches (846 mm)
Seat height 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Weight  (dry), 228.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

The Yamaha XZ550S was a v2, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1982 and 1986. 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.

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).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

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.

1983 Yamaha XZ 550

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