The Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD motorcycle specifications include a 553 cc (33.74 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (430 lb).
Key specifications
1984Year released
553 ccDisplacement
195 kgDry weight
13.2 LFuel tank
How the Kawasaki KZ 550 LTD 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.
Displacement553 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc
About 19% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity13.2 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 14% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
Displacement41st
553 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity30th
13.2 L — larger than about 30% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 553 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 130/90-16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tire size |
130/90-16 |
| Front tire width |
100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Front rim diameter |
19 in |
| Rear tire width |
130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Rear rim diameter |
16 in |
Model information
| Year released |
1984 |
| Category |
Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
In-line four, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
553 cc (33.74 cu in) |
| Compression ratio |
9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
2 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Teikei 26mm CV |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
CrMo Steel |
| Front suspension |
Telescopic |
| Rear suspension |
Air shocks w/ oil damping |
| Front wheel travel |
109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Rake |
29.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tire |
130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
195 kg (430 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
13.20 L (3.49 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Black with red decals |
| Exhaust system |
4 to 2 stainless pipes |
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