Kawasaki KZ550: history, specs, pictures
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The Kawasaki KZ550 LTD was a in-line four, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1982 and 1984.
| Kawasaki KZ550 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | KZ550C, KZ 550 C, KZ550 LTD, KZ 550 LTD, KZ 550 |
| Production | 1982 - 1984 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel System | carburetor. teikei 26mm cv |
| Ignition | standard |
| Spark Plug | NGK D8EA |
| Battery | YUASA YB12A-A |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Final Drive | Chain: 530x100 |
| Front Sprocket | 16T |
| Rear Sprocket | 38T |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: air shocks w/ oil damping |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Weight | 429.9 pounds (195.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-401 |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.49 Gallon (13.20 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a air shocks w/ oil damping. The KZ550 LTD was fitted with a 3.49 Gallon (13.20 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 429.9 pounds (195.0 Kg).