The Kawasaki Z550 GT (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 553 cc (33.74 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,300 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 221 kg (487.2 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki Z550 GT (reduced effect) 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 63% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 19% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 44% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 96th 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.
27 hp — more powerful than about 20% of Kawasaki models with power data.
553 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Kawasaki models.
221 kg — heavier than about 61% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 39%.
22 L — larger than about 96% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 120/90-18 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.122 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 122.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 48.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 553 cc (33.74 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,300 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 control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-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 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 120/90-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 221 kg (487.2 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 132.0 km/h (82.0 mph) |
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