The Kawasaki GT550 is a 1982 motorcycle that boasts a four-stroke, transverse, four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 553cc. It comes equipped with four TK K26V mm carburetors and CDI ignition. The GT550 has a max power of 58 hp / 43.2 kW at 9000 RPM and a 6-speed transmission with shaft final drive. The frame is made of a double closed steel cradle and features telescopic forks with front wheel travel of 160mm and a swinging arm rear suspension with rear wheel travel of 105mm. The bike uses two disc brakes in the front and a drum brake in the rear, with a front tire of 100/90-19 and a rear tire of 120/90-18. The GT550 also has a 28-degree rake, 107mm trail, and a wheelbase of 1475mm. Its seat height is 800mm and ground clearance is 155mm, with a wet weight of 221kg and fuel capacity of 22 liters. Overall, the Kawasaki GT550 is a powerful machine that’s built for speed and performance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GT 550
| Year | 1982 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves 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 TK K26V mm carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2,571 (36/14) 2nd 1,777 (32/18) 3rd 1,380 (29/21) 4th 1,125 (27/24) 5th 0,961 (25/26) |
| Frame | Double closed steel cradle frame. |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 160 mm / 6.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| Rake | 28 degrees |
| Trail | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm / 58.0 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Wet Weight | 221 kg / 487 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
