The Kawasaki Z550F motorcycle was produced in 1979 and featured a transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, two-valve-per-cylinder engine with a 553cc/33.7ci capacity. The bike had a 9.5:1 compression ratio and used 4x 22mm TK induction and CDI ignition. It had an electric starter and could produce a maximum power of 58 hp/43.2 kW at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 35.5 ft-lb/48.1 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission was a six-speed with a chain final drive.
The Kawasaki Z550F had a 36mm telescopic front suspension with a front wheel travel of 173mm/6.8in and a dual-shock, 5-way preload rear suspension with a rear wheel travel of 109mm/4.9in. The front brakes were two 250mm discs, while the rear brake was a single disc. The tires were a front 3.25-19 and a rear 3.75-18. The dry weight was 192kg/423lbs, and the fuel capacity was 14 litres/3.6 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 550F
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| 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 Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 173 mm / 6.8 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock, 5-way preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 109 mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2X 250mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.75-18 |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
