| MODEL | YAMAHA XZ 550R VISION 1983 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 70° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 552 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 80 x 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 46.7 kW / 64 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.8 kgf-m / 34.7 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | Battery powered inductive |
| Induction | 2x 36 mm Mikuni carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic oil-damped fork |
| Rear Suspension | Gas-filled monoshock, 2-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2x 266 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 177 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 188 kg / 414.4 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 201 kg / 443.1 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 55 mpg |
| Top Speed | 110 mph |
The XZ550R is the Australasian designation of the Vision, sold without a fairing but with optional ones. It uses the same 552 cc V-twin and shaft drive as the other Visions. Sport-touring in intent, it was narrow and light but soft in the suspension.
