The Kawasaki Z550 F motorcycle specifications include a 553 cc (33.74 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 184 kg (405.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z550 F compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 19% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 21% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
553 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Kawasaki models.
18.5 L — larger than about 69% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,235
2,122
5% above average.
750
833
10% below average.
1,105
1,175
6% below average.
1,450
1,441
Close to average.
160
187
14% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
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Model information
| Year released | 1985 |
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| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 553 cc (33.74 cu in) |
| Torque | 48.0 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.4 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 58.0 x 52.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. TK K26V |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistor |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 27.0° |
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| Trail | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 184 kg (405.7 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,235 mm (88.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,105 mm (43.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.50 L (4.89 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3043 hp/kg |
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