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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KZ550C
|photo= 1980-kawasaki-kz550-c1.jpg
|aka              =  Ltd.
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
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|production      = 80-81
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|class            =Standard
|engine          = 550cc
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|top_speed        =111.8 mph
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|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} 80-81
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB12A-A}} 80-81
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|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-16}} 80-81
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|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
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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>
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The '''Kawasaki KZ550C''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1980 to 1981.
==KZ550 C:LTD SERIES==
==KZ550 C:LTD SERIES==


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*550 cc
*550 cc
*4-Stroke, 4 Cylinder
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*6-Speed, Return Shift
*6-Speed, Return Shift
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*(U) 53 HP, (E)(G) 54 HP,
*(U) 53 HP, (E)(G) 54 HP,
*(W) 50 HP @ 8,500 rpm
*(W) 50 HP @ 8,500 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK D8EA,
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK D8EA|D8EA]]
*or ND X24ES-U
*or ND X24ES-U
*Tire Size
*Tire Size
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*Owner's Manual Mo.:(U) 99920-1112-03, (E)(G) 99922-1123-01
*Owner's Manual Mo.:(U) 99920-1112-03, (E)(G) 99922-1123-01
*Major Changes: Color and graphic. Self-cancelling turn signals, low fuel warning system.
*Major Changes: Color and graphic. Self-cancelling turn signals, low fuel warning system.
==References==
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ550C]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ550C]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]

Revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2019

1980-kawasaki-kz550-c1.jpg
Kawasaki KZ550C
Manufacturer
Also called Ltd.
Production 80-81
Class Standard
Engine
550cc
Top Speed 111.8 mph
Spark Plug NGK D8EA 80-81
Battery YUASA YB12A-A 80-81
Front Tire 80-81
Rear Tire 130/90-16 80-81
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-401[1]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KZ550C is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1980 to 1981.

KZ550 C:LTD SERIES

1980 KZ550-C1

1980 Kawasaki KZ550-C1


  • 550 cc
  • Four-stroke, 4 Cylinder
  • Dual Over Head Camshaft
  • 6-Speed, Return Shift
  • Max. Horsepower:
  • (U) 53 HP, (E)(G) 54 HP,
  • (W) 50 HP @ 8,500 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK D8EA
  • or ND X24ES-U
  • Tire Size
  • Front: 3.25S-19 4PR
  • Rear: 130/90-16 67s
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Ebony (except(L)),(L)(W) Luminous Dark Red
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ550AE000001 -,
  • (W) KZ55OAG000001 -
  • Frame No.: KZ55OC-000001 -
  • Parts Catalogue No.: (U) 99910-1114-01, (E) 99970-1127-01
  • Service Manual No.: 99924-1018-02
  • Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1097-02, (E)(G) 99922-1084-01
  • Remarks: Basically same as KZ550A except styling. Stepped seat and pullback handlebar, front disc & rear drum brakes.


1981 KZ550-C2

1981 Kawasaki KZ550-C2


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Ebony, Luminous Midnight Red
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ550AE011601-
  • Frame No.: KZ550C-008101-,
  • JKAKZFC10BAO11609 -
  • Parts Catalogue No.: (U) 99910-1114-02, (E) 99910-1127-01
  • Service Manual No.: 99924-1018-03
  • Owner's Manual Mo.:(U) 99920-1112-03, (E)(G) 99922-1123-01
  • Major Changes: Color and graphic. Self-cancelling turn signals, low fuel warning system.

References

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