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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha XT550
|name            = Yamaha XT550
|photo           = 1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-3.jpg
|image           =  
|aka              = XT550 (reduced effect), XT 550 (reduced effect), XT 550
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1982 - 1983
|production      = 82-83
|model_year      =
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XT500]]
|predecessor      =  
|successor        = [[Yamaha XT600]]
|successor        =  
|class            = Enduro
|class            =  
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|engine          = 550cc
|bore_stroke      = 92.0mm x 84.0mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      = 8.5:1
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 93 mph (149 km/h)
|top_speed        =  
|power            = 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
|power            =  
|torque          =
|torque          =  
|ignition        =
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D7EA}} '82-83
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D7EA}} '82-83
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N5-3B}} '82-83
|battery          = {{battery|12N5-3B}} '82-83
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    =  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|frame            =  
 
|suspension      =  
|final_drive= {{chain|520x98}}
|brakes          =  
|front_sprocket= 15T
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}} '82-83
|rear_sprocket= 42T
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-18}} '82-83
|frame            =
|rake_trail      =  
|suspension      =Front: 38mm Air Assisted Forks <br>
|wheelbase        =  
Rear: Monoshock Adjustable Preload
|length          =  
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|width            =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}}  
|height          =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-18}}  
|seat_height      =  
|rake_trail      =
|dry_weight      =  
|wheelbase        =
|wet_weight      =  
|length          =
|fuel_capacity    =  
|width            =
|oil_capacity    =  
|height          =
|fuel_consumption =  
|seat_height      =
|turning_radius  =  
|dry_weight      =
|related          =  
|wet_weight      = 145.0 kg
|competition      =  
|fuel_capacity    = 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-145}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N YA-1874}} `82-83<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}


The '''[[Yamaha]] XT550''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] [[enduro]] / [[dualsport]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1982 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (149 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.  It replaced the [[Yamaha XT500]] and was itself quickly replaced by the [[Yamaha XT600]].
The '''Yamaha XT550''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1982 to 1983.
 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm [[bore]] x 84.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 558.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc). 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a  38mm Air Assisted Forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock Adjustable Preload. The XT550 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. 
 
 
 


The '''[[Yamaha]] XT550''' was an [[enduro]] / [[dualsport]] type [[motorcycle]] made from 1983-1984.  It replaced the [[Yamaha XT500]] and was itself quickly replaced by the [[Yamaha XT600]].


==Description==
==Description==
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==1983==
==1983==
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]][[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]][[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]][[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
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== Videos ==
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*[[Yamaha XT600]]
*[[Yamaha XT600]]
*[[Yamaha XT660]]
*[[Yamaha XT660]]
==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Yamaha}}


[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XT550, Yamaha]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XT550, Yamaha]]
[[Category:Yamaha XT series]]
[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

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