Kawasaki Z550LTD (1980)

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The Kawasaki Z550LTD is a motorcycle model from 1980 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 553 cc (33.7 cu-in). It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1, four 22mm TK induction valves, and uses CDI ignition. The bike produces 58 horsepower (43.2 kW) at 9,000 RPM and has a maximum torque of 35.5 ft-lb (48.1 Nm) at 7,000 RPM. The transmission is six-speed, and the final drive is a chain. The bike weighs 207 kg (456.3 lbs) when wet and has a fuel capacity of 12.5 litres (3.3 US gallons). The front suspension of the bike is 36mm air adjustable forks, and the rear suspension is dual shocks adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. The front brakes consist of two 228mm discs, and the rear brakes are a single disc. The front tyre measures 3.25-19, and the rear tyre is a 130/90-16.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 550LTD

Year: 1980


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: 36mm Air adjustable forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks adjustable spring preload and rebound damping
Front Brakes: 2X 228mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Wet Weight: 207 kg / 456.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal

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