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Kawasaki Z 550F

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Make Model

Kawasaki Z 550F

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

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

Road Test

Cycle Magazine