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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | Z 550F | 
			
				| Years: | 1979 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 553 cc / 33.7 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 58 x 52.4 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 4x 22mm TK | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | CDI | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 35.5 ft-lb / 48.1 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 173 mm / 6.8 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock, 5-way preload | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 109 mm / 4.9 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2X 250mm disc | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 3.75-18 | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 192 kg / 423 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal |