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The '''Kawasaki KZ550C''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1980 to 1981.
The '''Kawasaki KZ550C''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1980 to 1981.
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(U): U.S.model, (E): European model, (G): West German model
(U): U.S.model, (E): European model, (G): West German model
==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 09:16, 24 August 2022

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

KZ550 C:LTD SERIES

1980 KZ550-C1


  • 550 cc
  • Four-stroke, 4 Cylinder
  • Dual Over Head Camshaft
  • Bore and stroke: 58.0×52.4 mm
  • Displacement: 553cc
  • Compression ratio: 9.5
  • 6-Speed, Return Shift
  • Max. Horsepower:
  • (U) 53 HP, (E) 54 HP,
  • (G) 50 HP @ 8,500 rpm
  • Max. torque:
  • (U) 4.8kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
  • (E) 4.9kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
  • (G) 4.7kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK D8EAor NDX24ES-U
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Ebony (except(L)),(L)(W) Luminous Dark Red
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Frame No.: KZ55OC-000001 -
  • Engine No.: (U),(E) KZ550AE000001 -, (G) KZ55OAG000001 -
  • Parts Catalogue No.: (U) 99910-1114-01, (E) 99970-1127-01, (G) 99970-1137-01
  • Service Manual No.: 99924-1018-02
  • Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1097-02, (E) 99922-1084-01, (G) 99922-1094-01
  • Remarks: Basically same as KZ550A except styling. Stepped seat and pullback handlebar,


1981 KZ550-C2


  • 550 cc
  • Four-stroke, 4 Cylinder
  • Dual Over Head Camshaft
  • Bore and stroke: 58.0×52.4 mm
  • Displacement: 553cc
  • Compression ratio: 9.5
  • 6-Speed, Return Shift
  • Max. Horsepower:
  • (U) 53 HP, (E) 54 HP,
  • (G) 50 HP @ 8,500 rpm
  • Max. torque:
  • (U) 4.8kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
  • (E) 4.9kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
  • (G) 4.7kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK D8EAor NDX24ES-U
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank:Ebony, Luminous Midnight Red
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Frame No.: KZ550C-008101-,
  • JKAKZFC10BAO11609 -
  • Engine No.: (U),(E) KZ550AE011601- ,(G) KZ55OAG001101 -
  • 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
  • Remarks: Color and graphic. Self-cancelling turn signals, low fuel warning system.

(U): U.S.model, (E): European model, (G): West German model



References