Kawasaki GPz 550 / Z 550GP (1982)
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| Make: | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GPz 550 / Z 550GP |
| Years: | 1982 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 553 cc / 33.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 58 x 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 22mm Teikei constant vacuum - main jets #94 |
| Ignition: | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric |
| Max Power: | 58 hp / 42.3 Nm @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 35.5 lb-ft / 48.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet- multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | #530 O-ring chain |
| Frame: | Double down tube, full cradle, Box section aluminum swing arm |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 165 mm / 6.4 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, Swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2X 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.75 H18 |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.6 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 210 kg / 461 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Consumption average: | 46 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.0 sec / 102 mph |
| Top Speed: | 191.5 km/h / 119 mph |
| Road Test: | Cycle World 1981 Cycle World 1984 |