The Kawasaki Z 550GT motorcycle was produced in 1983 and featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 553 cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and an induction system of 4x 22mm TK. The bike was electrically started and produced a maximum power of 58 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 35.5 ft-lb at 7000 rpm. It had a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension was air-assisted telescopic forks while the rear suspension was Uni-Trak with adjustable spring preload damping. The front brakes were 2x 228mm discs, and the rear brakes were a drum. The bike had a dry weight of 192 kg and a fuel capacity of 17.8 litres. Front tyre size was 3.25 H19, and rear tyre size was 4.00 H18.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 550GT
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak, adjustable spring preload damping |
| Front Brakes | 2X 228mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 H18 |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.8 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
