Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Kawasaki - 550 GT 550 G4, showing anything for service information to the amount of fork oil or even the tyre pressures. If you would like to contribute any missing information, please use the edit link below.
Back.Bike Info
CC:
550
Bike Description:
The G4 model is identical to the G5 and G6. It only came in Blue with silver and blue horizontal stripes.
Chassis info:
Z550G4
Service
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
3.0 litres
Final Drive grade:
API GL-5 hypoid / SAE80w90
Final Drive quantity:
190 ml
Fork oil grade:
SAE 10W
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
280 ml
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.15 mm - 0.25 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.10 mm - 0.20 mm
Brakes
Front:
Twin Disc
Rear:
Drum
Brake fluid:
DOT 4
Front Disc Size:
242mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
1
Rear Drum Size:
180mm
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity:
21.5 Litres
Ground Clearance:
155mm
Reserve Fuel Capacity:
1.8 Litres
Seat Height:
800mm
Wheelbase:
1475
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Ignition:
CDI
Spark Plugs:
NGK DR8ES
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Four
Air Filtration:
Oiled foam element
Bore x Stroke:
58 x 52.4 mm
Carburation:
4 x 26 KeiHin
Compression Ratio:
9.5:1
Displacement:
553 cc
No. of Valves:
8 - 2 valves per cylinder
Red line RPM:
10,000
Starting:
Electric
Valve Train:
DOHC
Misc.
Colour Options:
Luminous Polaris Blue
Exhaust:
4-2
Motorcycle Style:
Commuter/Tourer
Power
Fuel Consumption:
18.9 km/litre
Max Power Output:
41.8 kW at 9,000 rpm
Max Torque:
48.1 Nm at 7,500 rpm
Standing 1/4 mile:
13.7 sec
Top Speed:
184 km/h
Suspension
Front:
36 mm air assisted forks
Tyres
Front:
100/90-H19 Tubeless
Rear:
120/90-V18 Tubeless
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