Kawasaki GT550
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Kawasaki GT550 | |
Manufacturer | |
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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 |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal |
Related | Kawasaki ZR550B |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Make Model | Kawasaki GT 550 |
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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 |