Yamaha XZ 550 S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XZ 550 S motorcycle specifications include a 553 cc (33.74 cu in) engine, power of 64 hp (46.7 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 228 kg (502.7 lb).

Key specifications

1983-1986Model years
553 ccDisplacement
64 hpPower
228 kgWet weight
17 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1983198419851986

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1983 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha XZ 550 S 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.

Engine power64 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 20% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement553 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 56th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight228 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 22% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 74th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 30% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power65th

64 hp — more powerful than about 65% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement56th

553 cc — larger displacement than about 56% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight74th

228 kg — heavier than about 74% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 26%.

Fuel capacity73rd

17 L — larger than about 73% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 553 cc • Liquid cooled • 64 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 90/90-18 front / 4.25/85-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-18
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
Power-to-weight ratio 0.281 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 280.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 115.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.45:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 553 cc (33.74 cu in)
Power 64 hp (46.7 kW) @ 9,500 rpm
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
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
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)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)

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