Following on from last week's 'Friday bike', I was still looking for a replacement for my BMW. Another bike I seriously thought about was:
Kawasaki GT550
As a tourer the GT had a lot going for it: sensible riding position, shaft drive (was thought important then), big (22 litre) fuel tank, and low exhaust that allowed panniers to be easily fitted.
A very popular bike at the time with many racking up huge mileages at the hands of couriers.
My plan would have been to fit panniers and a screen/small fairing, and use it as a general runaround/commuter that I could also use for European trips.
When I was looking on the Internet for pictures of a GT550, I came across this example. You can't deny its got a lot of luggage carrying ability!
| General information |
| Model: |
Kawasaki Z 550 GT |
| Engine and transmission |
| Displacement: |
553.00 ccm (33.74 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: |
In-line four |
| Stroke: |
4 |
| Power: |
50.00 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Compression: |
9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: |
58.0 x 52.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: |
2 |
| Fuel control: |
DOHC |
| Cooling system: |
Air |
| Gearbox: |
6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: |
Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Physical measures |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: |
221.0 kg (487.2 pounds) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
| Front tyre dimensions: |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: |
120/90-18 |
| Front brakes: |
Dual disc |
| Rear brakes: |
Expanding brake |
| Speed and acceleration |
| Top speed: |
177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
| Other specifications |
| Fuel capacity: |
22.00 litres (5.81 gallons) |
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