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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KZ550C
|name            = Kawasaki KZ550C
|image            =
|aka              =  Ltd.
|aka              =  Ltd.
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 80-81
|production      = 80-81
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|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      =  
|successor        =  
|successor        =  
|class            =  
|class            = Standard
|engine          = 550cc
|engine          = 550cc
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      =  
|compression      =  
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        =111.8 mph
|power            =  
|power            =  
|torque          =  
|torque          =  
|ignition        =  
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} 80-81
|spark_plug      = NGK D8EA 80-81
|battery          = {{battery|YB12A-A}} 80-81
|battery          = YUASA YB12A-A 80-81
|transmission    =  
|transmission    =  
|frame            =  
|frame            =  
|suspension      =  
|suspension      =  
|brakes          =  
|brakes          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|}} 80-81
|front_tire      =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-16}} 80-81
|rear_tire    =  
|rake_trail      =  
|rake_trail      =  
|wheelbase        =  
|wheelbase        =  
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|fuel_capacity    =  
|fuel_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    =  
|recommended_oil  =
|fuel_consumption =  
|fuel_consumption =  
|turning_radius  =  
|turning_radius  =  
|related          =  
|related          =  
|competition      =  
|competition      =  
|oil_filter = K&N KN-401
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==1980 KZ550-C1==
==1980 KZ550-C1==
[[Image:1980-kawasaki-kz550-c1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ550-C1]]
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*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*Bore and stroke: 58.0×52.4 mm
*Displacement: 553cc
*Compression ratio: 9.5
*6-Speed, Return Shift
*6-Speed, Return Shift
*Max. Horsepower:
*Max. Horsepower:
*(U) 53 HP, (E)(G) 54 HP,
*(U) 53 HP, (E) 54 HP,
*(W) 50 HP @ 8,500 rpm
*(G) 50 HP @ 8,500 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK D8EA|D8EA]]
*Max. torque:
*or ND X24ES-U
*(U) 4.8kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
*Tire Size
*(E) 4.9kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
*Front: 3.25S-19 4PR
*(G) 4.7kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
*Rear: 130/90-16 67s
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK D8EA|D8EA]]or NDX24ES-U
*Color  
*Color  
*Fuel Tank: Ebony (except(L)),(L)(W) Luminous Dark Red
*Fuel Tank: Ebony (except(L)),(L)(W) Luminous Dark Red
*Front Fender: Chrome  
*Front Fender: Chrome  
*Engine No.: KZ550AE000001 -,
*Frame No.: KZ550C-000001 -  
*(W) KZ55OAG000001 -  
*Engine No.: (U),(E) KZ550AE000001 -, (G) KZ550AG000001 -  
*Frame No.: KZ55OC-000001 -  
*Parts Catalogue No.: (U) 99910-1114-01, (E) 99970-1127-01, (G) 99970-1137-01  
*Parts Catalogue No.: (U) 99910-1114-01, (E) 99970-1127-01  
*Service Manual No.: 99924-1018-02
*Service Manual No.: 99924-1018-02
*Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1097-02, (E)(G) 99922-1084-01
*Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1097-02, (E) 99922-1084-01, (G) 99922-1094-01
*Remarks: Basically same as [[Kawasaki KZ550A|KZ550A]] except styling. Stepped seat and pullback handlebar, front disc & rear drum brakes.
*Remarks: Basically same as [[Kawasaki KZ550A|KZ550A]] except styling. Stepped seat and pullback handlebar,
 


==1981 KZ550-C2==
==1981 KZ550-C2==
[[Image:1981-kawasaki-kz550-c2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KZ550-C2]]
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*Color  
*550 cc
*Fuel Tank: Ebony, Luminous Midnight Red  
*Four-stroke, 4 Cylinder
*Front Fender: Chrome  
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*Engine No.: KZ550AE011601-
*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-,  
*Frame No.: KZ550C-008101-,  
*JKAKZFC10BAO11609 -  
*JKAKZFC10BAO11609 -  
*Parts Catalogue No.: (U) 99910-1114-02, (E) 99910-1127-01
*Engine No.: (U),(E) KZ550AE011601- ,(G) KZ550AG001101 -
 
*Parts Catalogue No.: (U) 99910-1114-02, (E) 99910-1127-01
*Service Manual No.: 99924-1018-03
*Service Manual No.: 99924-1018-03
*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.
*Remarks: Color and graphic. Self-cancelling turn signals, low fuel warning system.
 
(U): U.S.model, (E): European model, (G): West German model
 
 
 
 
==References==
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ550C]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ550C]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]

Latest revision as of 09:38, 24 August 2022

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
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-401 [1]
Manuals Service Manual


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

KZ550 C:LTD SERIES[edit | edit source]

1980 KZ550-C1[edit | edit source]


  • 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.: KZ550C-000001 -
  • Engine No.: (U),(E) KZ550AE000001 -, (G) KZ550AG000001 -
  • 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[edit | edit source]


  • 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) KZ550AG001101 -
  • 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[edit | edit source]

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