Kawasaki Z550 (1979)

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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

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