Kawasaki Z550 (1979)

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.

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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