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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XT 550 | 
			
				| Years: | 1983 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 558 cc / 34.0 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 92 X 84 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Oil Capacity: | 2.2 Litres | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 26mm TK carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | CDI | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 38 hp / 27.7 kW @ 6500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | .4.5 kg-m / 44.0 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 38mm Air assisted forks | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 201 mm / 7.9 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock adjustable preload | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 186 mm / 7.3 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00S-21-4PR | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.60S-18-4PR | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2260 mm / 88.9 in Width 860 mm / 33.8 in Height 1180 mm / 46.4 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 55.1 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 860 mm / 33.8 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 250 mm / 9.8 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 138 kg / 304.2 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 145 kg / 319.6 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 47.3 mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.1 sec / 90 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 162.2 km/h / 100.8 mph | 
			
					
						| Road Test: | Cycle |