The Yamaha XZ 550 motorcycle specifications include a 553 cc (33.74 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 228 kg (502.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1982 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XZ 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.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 56th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 22% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 74th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 30% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd 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.
553 cc — larger displacement than about 56% of Yamaha models.
228 kg — heavier than about 74% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 26%.
17 L — larger than about 73% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.25/85-18 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 25 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 85% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.45:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 553 cc (33.74 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 80.0 x 55 mm (3.1 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 90/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 4.25/85-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 228 kg (502.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.