Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Kawasaki - Z 550 C1/C2/C3 LTD (KZ550) 80-82, 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
Brakes
Front:
Twin Disc
Rear:
Drum
Front Disc Size:
236mm
Rear Disc Size:
180mm
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
198kg
Fuel Capacity:
553cc
Seat Height:
30.5inch
Trail:
110mm
Wheelbase:
1420mm
Electrics
Ignition:
electronic coils
Spark Plugs (Iridium):
NGK DR8EIX
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled DOHC Inline Four
Bore x Stroke:
58 x 52.4 mm
Carburation:
four 22mm tekei
Carburation Main Jet:
four 22mm tekei
Compression Ratio:
9.5 to 1
Displacement:
553 cc
Lubrication System:
wet sump, 3.0 litres
No. of Valves:
8 - 2 valves per cylinder
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
100
Clutch Type:
wet multiplate
Final Drive:
530 chain
Sprocket front:
14
Sprocket rear:
38
Misc.
Frame:
duplex welded tubular steel cradle
Motorcycle Style:
CRUISER
Power
Fuel Consumption:
62mpg
Max Power Output:
79mph, 93mph and 106mph
Max Torque:
34ft-lb at 7000rpm
Standing 1/4 mile:
13.4sec
Top Speed:
110mph
Tyres
Front:
325-H19 Tubeless
Rear:
130/90-H16 Tubeless
Wheels
Front:
cast alluminion alloy, 19in
Rear:
cast alluminion alloy, 16in
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