| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 550F 1983 |
| Year | 1983 |
| 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 | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 35.5 ft-lb / 48.1 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 4 x 22 mm TK |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 36 mm telescopic forks, 173 mm / 6.8 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock, 5-way preload, 109 mm / 4.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 250 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.75-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 1983 Z550F was the last year of the 553 cc naked roadster in this run, sitting beside the GPz550 in Kawasaki's range. It kept the same DOHC four-cylinder layout, chain drive and dual rear shocks as the earlier bikes. The page links a period road test for further reading. It is a sparse entry on the site.
