| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Kawasaki GPZ 550 | 
    | Model year | 1984 | 
    | Category | Sport touring | 
    | Rating | 3.8   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 553.0 ccm (33.74 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | 
    | Power output | 65.0 HP (47.4  kW)) @ 10500 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 196.0 km/h (121.8 mph) | 
    | Compression | 10.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 58.0 x 52.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front tire | 100/90-18 | 
    | Rear tire | 120/80-18 | 
    | Front brakes | Dual disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 209.0 kg (460.8 pounds) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons) | 
    
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