Kawasaki Z550: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki Z550 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Z550F, Z 550 F, Z550 Sport, Z 550 Sport, Z550GT (reduced effect), Z 550 GT (reduced effect), Z550GT, Z 550 GT, Z550 LTD, Z 550 LTD, Z 550 |
| Production | 1980 - 1990 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 58.0mm x 52.4mm |
| Top Speed | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 8500RPM |
| Torque | 35.4 ft/lbs (48.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. tk k26v |
| Ignition | transistor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90-18 |
| Wheelbase | 57.09 inches (1450 mm) |
| Length | 87.99 inches (2235 mm) |
| Width | 29.53 inches (750 mm) |
| Height | 43.5 inches (1105 mm) |
| Weight | 405.65 pounds (184.0 Kg) (dry), 221.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Z550GT was a in-line four, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1980 and 1990. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max torque was 35.4 ft/lbs (48.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The Z550GT was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 405.65 pounds (184.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.