automoderated, emailconfirmed
60,768
edits
Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki ZX550A"
no edit summary
m (minor fixes) |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} GPZ550: review, history, specs}} | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki | |name = '''Kawasaki GPZ550''' | ||
|image = [[Image:Gpz550.jpg| | |image = [[Image:Gpz550.jpg|frameless|GPz550]] | ||
|aka = GPZ550 | |aka = GPZ550 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1984 - 1988 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = [[Sport/Touring]] | ||
|engine = 550cc | |engine = 550cc in-line four, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 58.0mm x 52.4mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 9.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 122 mph (196 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 10500RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 35.4 ft/lbs (48.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = Carburetors | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|DP9EA-9}} '84-85 | |ignition = | ||
|battery = {{battery|SYB12A-A}} '84-85 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DP9EA-9}} '84-85 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA SYB12A-A}} '84-85 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|100/90-18}} | |frame = | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|120/80-18}} | |suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br> | ||
|rake_trail = | Rear: Swingarm | ||
|wheelbase = | |brakes =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc | ||
|length = | |front_tire = {{tire|100/90-18}} | ||
|width = | |rear_tire = {{tire|120/80-18}} | ||
|height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|seat_height = | |wheelbase = | ||
|dry_weight = | |length = | ||
|wet_weight = | |width = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |height = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |seat_height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |dry_weight = | ||
|turning_radius = | |wet_weight = 209.0 kg | ||
|related = | |fuel_capacity = 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) | ||
|competition = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Kawasaki | The '''[[Kawasaki]] GPZ550''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Sport/Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1981 and 1990. It could reach a top speed of 122 mph (196 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 35.4 ft/lbs (48.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 10500 RPM. | ||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 58.0mm [[bore]] x 52.4mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 553.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 100/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The GPZ550 was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. | |||
==History== | |||
The ZX550A was marketed in the US as the '''[[Kawasaki]] GPz550'''. | The ZX550A was marketed in the US as the '''[[Kawasaki]] GPz550'''. | ||
| Line 135: | Line 151: | ||
**(West Germany) 99923-1237-01 | **(West Germany) 99923-1237-01 | ||
*Service Manual No.: 99924-1040-02 | *Service Manual No.: 99924-1040-02 | ||
==1982 Kawasaki GPZ 550== | ==1982 Kawasaki GPZ 550== | ||
| Line 232: | Line 188: | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/american-ninja#kawasaki-gpz550-2 American Ninja] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/american-ninja#kawasaki-gpz550-2 American Ninja] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/und-tschuss#kawasaki-gpz550-2 Und tschüss!] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/und-tschuss#kawasaki-gpz550-2 Und tschüss!] | ||
{{Kawasaki}} | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZX550A]] | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki ZX series]] | |||
[[Category:Sport/Touring motorcycles]] | [[Category:Sport/Touring motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | ||