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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KZ550A
|name            = Kawasaki KZ550A
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|photo= 1980-kawasaki-kz550-a1.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 80-83
|production      = 80-83
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|class            =  
|class            = Road
|engine          = 550cc
|engine          = 550 cc, [[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      =  
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|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        =98 mph
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|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '80-83
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '80-83
|battery          = {{battery|YB12A-A}} '80-83
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB12A-A}} '80-83
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|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-401}}<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= K-tech 10W-40
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*550 cc
 
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*6-Speed, Return Shift
*6-Speed, Return Shift
*Max. Horsepower:
*Max. Horsepower:
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==1981 KZ550-A2==
==1981 KZ550-A2==
[[Image:1981-kawasaki-kz550-a2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2]][[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]][[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]][[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]][[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-8.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]][[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-6.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]]
[[Image:1981-kawasaki-kz550-a2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2]]
[[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]]
[[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]]
[[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]]
[[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-8.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]]
[[Image:1981-Kawasaki-KZ550-A2-in-Red-1234-6.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red]]
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*Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1094-01, 099920-1111-03
*Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1094-01, 099920-1111-03
*Major Changes: Color and Graphic, transistorized ignition system, front dual disc brake.
*Major Changes: Color and Graphic, transistorized ignition system, front dual disc brake.
==References==
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ550A]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ550A]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]

Latest revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2019

1980-kawasaki-kz550-a1.jpg
Kawasaki KZ550A
Manufacturer
Production 80-83
Class Road
Engine
550 cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
Top Speed 98 mph
Spark Plug NGK D8EA '80-83
Battery YUASA YB12A-A '80-83
Front Tire '80-83
Rear Tire 3.75-18 '80-83
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-401[1]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KZ550A is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1980 to 1983.

1980 KZ550-A1[edit | edit source]

1980 Kawasaki KZ550-A1



  • 6-Speed, Return Shift
  • Max. Horsepower:
  • 54 HP, (U)53 HP @ 8,5013 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK D8EA
  • or ND XZ4ES-U
  • Tire Size
  • Front : 3.25H-19 4PR
  • Rear: 3.75H-18 4PR
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Grandprix Silver, @Ebony
  • Front Fender: Same as Fuel Tank
  • Engine No.: KZ550AE000101 --
  • Frame No.: KZ550A-000101 -
  • Parts Catalogue No.: Microfiche, (U)99910-1082-01
  • Service Manual No.: 99924-1018-02
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1077-01 (U) 99920-1071-02
  • Remarks: New design mid size multi. Silent cam chain, automatic cam chain tensioner cast wheels, front disc and rear drum brakes.


1981 KZ550-A2[edit | edit source]

1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2
1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red
1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red
1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red
1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red
1981 Kawasaki KZ550-A2 in Red


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Luminous Passion Red, Sundance Blue (except (L))
  • Front Fender: Same as Fuel Tank
  • Engine No.: KZ550AE011601 --
  • Frame No.: KZ550A-004101 -,
  • JKAKZFA16BA005736 -
  • Parts Catalogue No.: (EG) Microfiche, (U) 99910-1082-02
  • Service Manual No.: 99924-1018-03
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1094-01, 099920-1111-03
  • Major Changes: Color and Graphic, transistorized ignition system, front dual disc brake.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.