| MODEL | KAWASAKI GT 550 1982 |
| Year | 1982 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 553 cc / 33.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 58 x 52.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 43.2 kW / 58 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 4x TK K26V carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double closed steel cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks; 160 mm / 6.2 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm; 105 mm / 4.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm / 58.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 221 kg / 487 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The GT 550 was a 553 cc air-cooled transverse four with DOHC and shaft final drive, built on a double cradle steel frame with a six-speed gearbox. The opened page carries spec data only, with no further description.
