Kawasaki Z550LTD (1980)

The Kawasaki Z550LTD is a motorcycle model from 1980 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 553 cc (33.7 cu-in). It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1, four 22mm TK induction valves, and uses CDI ignition. The bike produces 58 horsepower (43.2 kW) at 9,000 RPM and has a maximum torque of 35.5 ft-lb (48.1 Nm) at 7,000 RPM. The transmission is six-speed, and the final drive is a chain. The bike weighs 207 kg (456.3 lbs) when wet and has a fuel capacity of 12.5 litres (3.3 US gallons). The front suspension of the bike is 36mm air adjustable forks, and the rear suspension is dual shocks adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. The front brakes consist of two 228mm discs, and the rear brakes are a single disc. The front tyre measures 3.25-19, and the rear tyre is a 130/90-16.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 550LTD

Year: 1980

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 Air adjustable forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks adjustable spring preload and rebound damping

Front Brakes: 2X 228mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single disc

Front Tyre: 3.25-19

Rear Tyre: 130/90-16

Wet Weight: 207 kg / 456.3 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal