Kawasaki GT550 (Z550GT): review, history, specs
Class: standard
Production: 1983-1994
Related: Kawasaki KZ550
Also called: Kawasaki Z550GT
| Model |
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| Kawasaki GT550 (Z550GT)
(Europe, Australia) 1983-1994 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1983 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GT550
Code: Z550-G1 |
| 1984 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GT550
Code: Z550-G2 |
| 1986 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GT550
Code: Z550-G3 |
| 1987 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GT550
Code: Z550-G4 |
| 1988 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GT550
Code: Z550-G5 |
| 1989 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GT550
Code: Z550-G6 |
| 1991 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GT550
Code: Z550-G7 |
| 1993 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GT550
Code: Z550-G8 |
| 1994 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki GT550
Code: Z550-G9 |
Specifications
Kawasaki GT550 (Z550GT): specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2230 mm / 87,8 in |
| Overall width | 755 mm / 29,7 in | |
| Overall height | 1100 mm / 43,3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm / 58,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm / 6,1 in | |
| Seat height | 800 mm / 31,5 in | |
| Dry weight | 201 kg / 443 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Air-adjustable telescopic fork, 160 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with air-assisted twin-shock (adjustable 4-way rebound damping), 105 mm / 4,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 (57H) | |
| Rear tire size | 120/90-18 (65H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 1-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 21,5 l / 5,7 US gal | |
| Trail | 107 mm / 4,21 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,2 l / 100 km (45 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 | 9.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 60,0 hp (44,1 kW) / 10000 rpm – GT550 (Australia)
56,0 hp (41,2 kW) / 9000 rpm – GT550 (Europe) | |
| Max. torque | 46,1 Nm (4,7 kg*m) / 8000 rpm – GT550 (Australia)
48,0 Nm (4,9 kg*m) / 7500 rpm – GT550 (Europe) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,5 sec. | |
| Top speed | 177 km/h (110 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x TK K26V – GT550 (to 1987)
Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK30 – GT550 (from 1987) |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 2.934 | |
| Final reduction | 2.522 | |
| 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 | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki GT550 (Z550GT): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki GT550 (Z550GT): video.