Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
550
Bike Description:
Tank, side covers and mudguards are Candy Wine Red with no stripes.
Wheels are gold. Exhaust is black chrome. Carbs are black.
Alternator and timing covers are black
Chassis info:
Z550 G1
Service
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
3.0 litres
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
3.0 litres
Final Drive grade:
API GL-5 hypoid / SAE90
Final Drive quantity:
190 ml
Float Height:
27 mm
Fork oil grade:
SAE 10W
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
280 ml
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
280 ml
Idle Speed (rpm):
1200 +/- 50 rpm
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.6 - 0.7 mm
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
2.5 bar / 36 psi
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
2.45 bar / 36 psi
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
2.0 bar / 28 psi
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.15 mm - 0.25 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.10 mm - 0.20 mm
Brakes
Front:
Twin Disc
Rear:
Drum
Front Disc Size:
242 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
1
Rear Drum Size:
180 mm
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
201 kgs
Fuel Capacity:
21.5 litres
Ground Clearance:
155 mm
Height:
1100 mm
Length:
2230 mm
Reserve Fuel Capacity:
1.8 Litres
Seat Height:
800 mm
Trail:
107 mm
Wet Weight:
212 Kgs
Wheelbase:
1475 mm
Width:
755 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12 AH
Bulb-Headlight:
60/55 W
Charging System:
3 phase 18.5 Amp 14 Volt
Ignition:
CDI
Ignition Timing:
10 deg BTDC @ 1050 rpm
Main Fuse:
20 A
Spark Plugs:
NGK DR8ES
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Straight Four
Air Filtration:
paper element
Bore x Stroke:
58 x 52.4 mm
Carburation:
Four TK CV26
Carburation Idle Jet:
#32
Carburation Main Jet:
#116
Compression Ratio:
9.5:1
Displacement:
553 cc
Firing Order:
1-2-4-3
Lubrication System:
Forced lubrication wet sump
No. of Valves:
8 - 2 valves per cylinder
Pilot Screw Setting:
2 turns out
Starting:
Electric
Valve Train:
DOHC
Transmission
Clutch Type:
Wet Multiplate
Final Drive:
Shaft
Gearchange Pattern:
1N23456
Gear Ratio 1st:
2.571 : 1
Gear Ratio 2nd:
1.777 : 1
Gear Ratio 3rd:
1.380 : 1
Gear Ratio 4th:
1.125 : 1
Gear Ratio 5th:
0.961 : 1
Gear Ratio 6th:
0.851 : 1
Primary Drive Ratio:
2.934:1
Transmission:
Six Speed
Misc.
Colour Options:
Candy Wine Red
Exhaust:
4 into 2
Frame:
Tubular Welded Steel Duplex
Motorcycle Style:
Commuter/Tourer
Place of Manufacture:
Japan
Power
Fuel Consumption:
52 mpg
Max Power Output:
41.2 Kw / 56 Hp
Max Torque:
48.1 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Power/Weight Ratio:
264 BHP / Tonne
Standing 1/4 mile:
13.7 seconds
Top Speed:
125 mph
Suspension
Front:
36mm Telescopic fork- air pressure adjustable
Rear:
Twin Shock - air pressure adjustable
Tyres
Front:
100/90-H19 Tubeless
Rear:
120/90-V18 Tubeless
Wheels
Front:
19 inch Cast Alloy
Rear:
18 inch Cast Alloy
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