The Kawasaki Z550 Sport motorcycle specifications include a 553 cc (33.74 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 208 kg (458.6 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki Z550 Sport 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.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th 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.
208 kg — heavier than about 49% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 51%.
18.5 L — larger than about 69% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Classic |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 553 cc (33.74 cu in) |
| 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 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 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 208 kg (458.6 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.50 L (4.89 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 184.0 km/h (114.3 mph) |
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