Yamaha XZ550G (1982-83)

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The Yamaha XZ 550 Vision is a motorcycle that was produced from 1982-83. It has a four-stroke V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 552cc and a maximum power of 64 hp at 9500 rpm. The bike has a liquid-cooled system, 2x 36mm Mikuni carburetors, and a battery-powered inductive ignition. Its transmission is a five-speed with a shaft final drive. Suspension includes telescopic oil-damped forks in the front and gas-filled monoshock, 2-way adjustable in the rear. Its front brakes are 2x 266mm discs, while the rear brake is a single 177mm drum. The bike has a weight of 188 kg dry and 201 kg when wet, and a fuel capacity of 17 Litres. The Yamaha XZ 550 Vision has a 55 mpg consumption average and a top speed of 110 mph, with the standing 1/4 mile being reached in 13.0 seconds at 96 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XZ 550 Vision

Year: 1982 – 83


Engine: Four stroke, 70 degreesV-twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 552 cc / 33.7 lb-ft
Bore x Stroke: 80 55 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Induction: 2x 36mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Battery powered inductive
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 4.8 kgf-m / 34.7 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic oil damped forks
Rear Suspension: Gas filled monoshock, 2-way adjustable.
Front Brakes: 2x 266mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 177mm drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 110/90-18
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 414.4 lbs
Wet Weight: 201 kg / 443.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 55 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.0 sec / 96 mph
Top Speed: 110 mph

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