Kawasaki Z550F (1983)
The Kawasaki Z 550GT motorcycle was produced in 1983 and featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 553 cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and an induction system of 4x 22mm TK. The bike was electrically started and produced a maximum power of 58 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 35.5 ft-lb at 7000 rpm. It had a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension was air-assisted telescopic forks while the rear suspension was Uni-Trak with adjustable spring preload damping. The front brakes were 2x 228mm discs, and the rear brakes were a drum. The bike had a dry weight of 192 kg and a fuel capacity of 17.8 litres. Front tyre size was 3.25 H19, and rear tyre size was 4.00 H18.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 550GT
Year: 1983
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 553 cc / 33.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 58 x 52.4 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: 4x 22mm TK
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 35.5 ft-lb / 48.1 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Air assisted telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak, adjustable spring preload damping
Front Brakes: 2X 228mm discs
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25 H19
Rear Tyre: 4.00 H18
Dry Weight: 192 kg / 423 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.8 Litres / 4.7 US gal
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