The Kawasaki Z550F motorcycle was produced from 1980 to 1981. It has a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 553 cc. The bore x stroke is 58 x 52.4 mm, and it is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The induction system includes four 22mm TK carburetors and the ignition is CDI. The bike has an electric starter and can produce a maximum power output of 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 9000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 35.5 ft-lb / 48.1 Nm @ 7000 rpm. The transmission is a six-speed with a final chain drive. The front suspension consists of 36mm telescopic forks with 173 mm / 6.8 in of wheel travel, and the rear suspension is dual shock with 5-way preload with 109 mm / 4.9 in of travel. The front brakes have 2x 250mm disc brakes and the rear brake is a single disc. The front and rear tires are 3.25-19 and 3.75-18 respectively. The dry weight is 192 kg / 423 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal. Overall, the Kawasaki Z550F is a classic bike with impressive power and suspension features for its time.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 550F
| Year | 1980 – 81 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
