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|name = | |name = Kawasaki GT550 | ||
| | |photo = Kawasaki-GT550.jpg | ||
|aka = GT 550 | |aka = GT 550 | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1982 - | |production = 1982 - | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Road | ||
|engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves per cylinder. | |engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves per cylinder. | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal | |fuel_capacity = 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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Revision as of 20:55, 30 June 2019
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| Kawasaki GT550 | |
| Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
|---|---|
| Also called | GT 550 |
| Production | 1982 - |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Double closed steel cradle frame. |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swinging arm |
| Brakes | Front: 2x Disc Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm / 58.0 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Weight | 221 kg / 487 lbs (wet) |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-401 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal |
| Related | Kawasaki ZR550B |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x Disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm. The GT550 was fitted with a 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1475 mm / 58.0 in long.
Photos
Overview
| Make Model | Kawasaki GT 550 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1982 - |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 553 cc / 33.7 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 58 x 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Induction | 4x TK K26V mm carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2,571 (36/14) 2nd 1,777 (32/18) 3rd 1,380 (29/21) 4th 1,125 (27/24) 5th 0,961 (25/26) |
| Frame | Double closed steel cradle frame. |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 160 mm / 6.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-18 |
| Rake | 28° |
| Trail | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm / 58.0 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Wet Weight | 221 kg / 487 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal |