While most middleweights of the early 1980s were focused on outright speed, the Kawasaki Z 550 GT carved a unique niche by introducing a low-maintenance shaft drive to the 550cc class—a feature usually reserved for heavyweight tourers. This engineering choice transformed the KZ550 platform from a standard commuter into one of the most reliable long-distance … Read more
Specification Value Production Years 1981-1982 Engine Type 1089cc, Inline-4, DOHC, Air-Cooled Oil Requirement SAE 10W-40 / 20W-50 (3.0L – 3.7L) Tires (Front/Rear) 100/90-19 57V / 120/90-18 65V Battery Type YB18L-A Spark Plug NGK BR8ES (0.7–0.8 mm gap) The Kawasaki GPZ 1100 (KZT10B-B) holds a prestigious position in motorcycling history as the first mass-produced flagship superbike … Read more
Component Specification Engine Type 599cc, Liquid-cooled, Inline-4, DOHC Oil Specification SAE 10W-40 API SG/SH/SJ JASO MA Oil Capacity 3.2 Liters Front Tire 120/60 ZR 17 (2.5 bar / 36 psi) Rear Tire 160/60 ZR 17 (2.9 bar / 42 psi) Battery YTX12-BS Spark Plug NGK CR9E (0.7–0.8 mm gap) The 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R 600 (ZX600E4) … Read more