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Yamaha XT 550        

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Model

Yamaha XT 550

Year

1983

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve

Capacity

558 cc / 34.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 92 X 84 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Oil Capacity 2.2 Litres

Induction

26mm TK carburetor

Ignition 

CDI 
Starting Kick

Max Power

38 hp / 27.7 kW @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque

.4.5 kg-m / 44.0 Nm @ 5500 rpm

Transmission

5 Speed
Final Drive Chain

Front Suspension

38mm Air assisted forks
Front Wheel Travel 201 mm / 7.9 in

Rear Suspension

Monoshock adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel 186 mm / 7.3 in

Front Brakes

Drum

Rear Brakes

Drum

Front Tyre

3.00S-21-4PR

Rear Tyre

4.60S-18-4PR
Dimensions Length 2260 mm / 88.9 in
Width  860 mm / 33.8 in
Height 1180 mm / 46.4 in
Wheelbase 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height 860 mm / 33.8 in
Ground Clearance 250 mm / 9.8 in
Dry Weight 138 kg / 304.2 lbs

Wet Weight

145 kg / 319.6 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

14 Litres / 3.6 US gal

Consumption Average

47.3 mpg

Standing ¼ Mile  

14.1 sec  /  90 mph

Top Speed

162.2 km/h / 100.8 mph
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