1980 KZ 550 A1

 
Identification    
 Letter designation    A1
 Color     
 Frame #    
 Engine #    
     
Dimensions    

 Overall length

   2,100 mm, EU:2,150 mm

 Overall width

   785 mm, EU: 740 mm

 Overall height

   1,125 mm, EU: 1,095
 Wheelbase    1,395 mm
 Road clearance    145 mm
 Dry weight    189 kg, EU: 192 kg
 Fuel tank capacity    15.0 l
     
Performance     
 Climbing ability    30°
 Braking distance    11.0 m from 50 kph
 Minimum turning radius    2.4 m
     
Engine     
 Type    DOHC 4 cylinders in line, 4 stroke
 Bore and stroke    58.0 mm x 52.4 mm
 Displacement    553 cc
 Compression ratio    9.5
 Maximum horsepower    54 hp @ 8,500 rpm, US: 53 hp @8,500 rpm
 Maximum torque    4.9 kg-m @ 7,000 rpm, US: 4.8 kg-m @ 7,000 rpm
 Valve timing  

 Inlet

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 20° BTDC

 48° ABDC

 248°

 Exhaust

 

Open

Closed

Duration 

 48° BBDC

 20° ATDC

 248°

 Carburetors  

 TK22P-2D, US: TK22P-2C

 Lubrication system    Wet sump
 Engine oil Type   SE Class SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40, or 20W50
  Capacity  3.0 l
 Starting system    Electric starter
 Ignition system    Battery and Coil (contact breaker)
 Cylinder numbering method    Left to right, 1-2-3-4
 Firing order    1-2-4-3
 Ignition timing    10° BTDC @ 1,050 rpm ~ 35° BTDC @ 3,200 rpm
 Spark plugs    NGK D8EA or ND X24ES-U
     
Transmission     
 Type    6 speed, constant mesh, return shift
 Clutch    multi-disc, wet
 Gear ratio 1st   2.57
  2nd  1.78
  3rd  1.38
  4th   1.13
  5th   0.96
  6th   0.85
 Primary reduction ratio    2.94
 Final reduction ratio    2.50
 Overall drive ratio    6.25 @ top gear
   
Electrical equipment     
 Alternator  
 Regulator/rectifier    
 Ignition coils    
 Battery    Furukawa FB12A-A (12V 12 AH)
 Starter motor    
 Headlight Type   Sealed beam, EU: Semi-sealed
  Bulb   12V 50/35W, EU: 12V 45/40W
 Tail/brake light    12V 8/27W, EU: 12V 5/21W
 City light    12V 4W
 Turn signal lights    12V 23W, EU: 12V 21W
 Meter lights    12V 3.4W
 Indicator lights    12V 3.4W 
 Horn    12V 2.5A
     
Frame     
 Type    Tubular, double cradle
 Steering angle    37° to either side
 Castor    26°
 Trail    98 mm
 Tire size Front   3.25 - 19
  Rear   3.75 - 18
 Suspension Front   Telescopic fork
  Rear   Swing arm
 Suspension stroke Front   180 mm
  Rear   120 mm
 Front fork oil Type   SAE 5W20
  Capacity   220 cc
  Oil level   
     
Brakes     
 Type Front   Single disc, EU: Dual disc
  Rear   Drum, 200 mm
 Effective disc diameter Front   250 mm, EU: 232 mm
  Rear   -