Kawasaki GPZ550 (ZX550A): review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring
Production: 1984-1988
Predecessor: Kawasaki KZ550
Successor: Kawasaki GPZ500R; Kawasaki GPZ600R
| Model |
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| Kawasaki GPZ550 (ZX550A)
(Europe, North America, Australia) 1984-1988 |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1984 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GPZ550
Code: ZX550-A1 |
| 1985 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GPZ550
Code: ZX550-A2 |
| 1986 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GPZ550
Code: ZX550-A3 |
| 1987 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GPZ550
Code: ZX550-A4 |
| 1988 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GPZ550
Code: ZX550-A5 |
Specifications
Kawasaki GPZ550 (ZX550A): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2155 mm / 84,8 in
2205 mm / 86,8 in – GPZ550 (Europe, Australia) |
| Overall width | 720 mm / 28,3 in | |
| Overall height | 1245 mm / 49,0 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56,9 in | |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6,3 in | |
| Seat height | 780 mm / 30,7 in | |
| Dry weight | 191 kg / 421 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 209 kg / 461 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Air-adjustable telescopic fork, 160 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-trak with mono-shock (adjustable pre-load & rebound damping), 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 (56H) | |
| Rear tire size | 120/80-18 (62H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 1-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,75 US gal | |
| Trail | 95 mm / 3,74 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,8 l / 100 km (49 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4 cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 58,0 x 52,4 mm | |
| Displacement | 553 cm³ (33,7 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 65,0 hp (47,8 kW) / 10500 rpm
51,0 hp (37,5 kW) / 8700 rpm – GPZ550 (Switzerland) | |
| Max. torque | 48,0 Nm (4,9 kg*m) / 8500 rpm
42,0 Nm (4,3 kg*m) / 8000 rpm – GPZ550 (Switzerland) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,9 sec. | |
| Top speed | 196 km/h (122 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x TK K27V |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.934 | |
| Final reduction | 2.375 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.777 1.380 1.125 0.961 0.851 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 259W at 10000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki GPZ550 (ZX550A): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki GPZ550 (ZX550A): video.
Manuals
Kawasaki GPZ550 (ZX550A): manuals, parts, microfiches.