The Yamaha XJ 550 H motorcycle specifications include a 528 cc (32.22 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XJ 550 H 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.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 15% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 58th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
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528 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.
15 L — larger than about 58% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.10:1 (Oversquare) |
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Model information
| Year released | 1981 |
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| Category | Classic |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 528 cc (32.22 cu in) |
| 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 system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.98 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 176.1 km/h (109.4 mph) |
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