The Yamaha XJ 550 motorcycle specifications include a 528 cc (32.22 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 204 kg (449.7 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Yamaha XJ 550 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 6% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 60th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 9% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 15% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 60% of Yamaha models with power data.
528 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.
204 kg — heavier than about 61% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 39%.
15 L — larger than about 61% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.245 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 245.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 94.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.10:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Classic |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 528 cc (32.22 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 57.0 x 51.8 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-19 |
| Rear tire | 110/90-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 204 kg (449.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 176.0 km/h (109.4 mph) |
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