1992 Kawasaki GT550 | Full Tour, Cold-Start, Warm Idle, Short Ride-Past
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- As per the title, this is a tour of the super-cool 1992 Kawasaki GT550. A reliable and well-built bike popular with commuters and delivery riders for a couple of decades, this is a modern classic with wide fanbase thanks to the retro styling and reliable 550cc 4-cylinder engine.
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This was my first "big" bike, I loved it. now in the market for another. Love em!
Owned 3 GT550's, Couriered on 2 it was SUPERB coming off a Restricted Kawa AR125cc, better than 50 cc but not much better. Electric start, Lovely, almost immediate throttle response was Nice, turned out, would always get 115mph but not over 120, which is OK, Because it had Nice Acceleration, not the mini woosh, from an ex demonstrater '85:GPZ550 uni track, d.f.i. fuel inj. 750 turbo could be if asked a unarmed Intercontinental Ballistic Cruise Missile. It was Special, my favourite Kawa. '85 84 GT750 over which would be a coin toss, Healthy GT750, or a very very healthy fuel inj. Bandit? Would Hope Bandit side up. March '19, no bike Kawasaki for 27 years, got 20, 21 months of Blessed Bandit Time Times, very very Quickly got my PhD Masters Degree in Bandit Torque Enjoyment only, nothing technical. Sadly now a HOPEFULLY only semi retired, Crazy Mad Banditateer, FEKKIN Banditaholic ruined for any other bike, and I'm not even lying. Yours truly Scott Loch. Na, Professor BanditbB.T.E. Bandit Torque Enjoyment only out.
I had one of these back in the day - 1987 model. Toured Europe on her (two up) in 1990. Did 33,000km and 15 countries over 3 months. She never missed a beat. Superb motorcycle. I'd love to have another GT one day... I'd have offered to buy that one if I lived there. Alas, I'm in Asia these days. I hope she went to a good home. These bikes are keepers.
I had 3 GT550's, couriered on 2, Superb bike, but the GT750 ?, SO much Better, enjoyed mine more than '84 my nearly new Kawa.750 turbo, that was very very Special. March 19, no bike Kawasaki for 27 years, got a 05 Bandit GSF 650 inj., So so Healthy. Got a PhD Masters Degree, in Bandit Torque Enjoyment only, nothing technical, almost instantly, Sadly now a HOPEFULLY only, semi retired Crazy Mad Banditateer, fekkin Banditless Banditaholic. OH BANDITS BANDITS BANDITS, BANDITS ARE THE BEST BIKES EVER. And I ain't even lying. Yours truly Scott Loch. Na, Professor Bandit B.T.E. Torque Enjoyment only, out.
Just came across this lovely old thing, 3 years too late to be tempted. A blue one was my first bike but it wasn’t as smooth as this one. Truly great all-rounder with good handling, bulletproof(ish) engine and a comfy seat for two. I toured the West Country with an elfin pillion to keep me warm in the days before intercom took over from hand-signs and subtle squeezes.
Had 3 GT,550's, couriered on 2 in the 80's, special, but the GT750, just another level of joy. I'm now a Sadly semi retired Crazy MAD Banditateer, EFFIN Banditaholic, ruined for any other bike, and I'm not even lying.
I had this bike, sadly stolen in Coventry. Loved it.
Ah sorry to hear that. Hate thieves. Hope you can get a replacement sorted.
I own a GT 550. I bought it from a wonderful lady who is sadly no longer with us. R.I.P. Liz ❤️
Unfortunately my bike is not such great condition as the one in the video. It's been off the road for over 4 years (me living abroad). I would dearly love to restore the bike.
Ah what a shame. It always takes longer than you think with bikes unfortunately.
I've got z550 rat bobber bored out to 670 cc goes like stink and looks great.
Nice 😎
'83 on, Owned 3 GT550's, Superb little Workhorse of a bike, always, always get 115 Planted mph., wouldn't do over 120mph. Early '85 traded in my nearly new Kawa.750 turbo, for an nearly new Kawa.GT750 Couriered on all. Making the 550 faster?, I get that !!, Enjoyed the 750 shaft drive more all round than the 750 turbo, that was Tremendous Biking JOY, Fun, the GT750 was always quick enough Acceleration wise, and did sit at a Planted 140mph. All day long. But Google says 115-120 for the gt750 ?, That's the 550's figures. Yours truly Scott Loch. Na Professor Bandit B.T.E. Bandit Torque Enjoyment only, nothing technical, March '19 no bike Kawasaki for 27 years, got a 05 GSF Bandit 650 inj. Very very healthy, got 20, 21 months of Blessed Bandit Time Times, Quickly got a PhD Masters Degree in Bandit Torque Enjoyment only, nothing technical, Sadly now a HOPEFULLY only, semi retired Crazy Mad Banditateer, FEKKIN BANDITLESS Banditaholic, ruined for any other bike, and I ain't even lying.
Hi There.. I just about to buy a GT550.. Just wondered how tall you are ? .. and does the bike fit you ok.. I'm buying this bike.. Unseen. Cheers Steve
I’m 5’ 6” and the bike was the perfect size/weight for me. It’d suit taller riders too though for sure. 👍
@@RealWorldCarReviews That's great. Thanks for your reply.. I'm 5'9 So it will be find.. Take care Mate Steve
Nice bike nice video..👍
Thank you Simon. It's certainly a modern classic!
swinging arm bearings/wheel bearings/head bearings/brake calipers/hoses/tyres... after 6 years?
It was a project bike. Owner bought it as such.
And it’s not that big of a deal. Plenty of people get old bikes out, put some fresh oil and fuel in, maybe tyres, give them a check over and then head out.
@@RealWorldCarReviews I'm sorry dude I was a motorcycle courier in London for 13 years, It's a big deal.
@@mrdeathgaming1457 I don’t sell old bikes. It’s the only one I’ve ever sold. Owner bought it from me as a project. I only did some of the servicing work and he wanted it as a winter project.
what's best price ?
Superb bike, ive had 3 GT550's, but the Gt750, was so much better, enjoyed mine more than my nearly new Kawa.750 turbo, on which I Couriered on and thrashed it daily, Countless times it was SUPERB for high speed planted riding.Had no bike, Kawasaki, for 27 years, March 19 got a very very healthy 05 GSF fuel inj. Bandit 650. Wow W.T.F. ? BEST BIKE EVER, and I'm not even lying, 20,21 months of BLESSED Bandit Time, Times, got a PhD Masters Degree in Bandit Torque Enjoyment only, nothing technical. Which taught me.. ? Sod top end speeds, ALL ALL,all about the Acceleration. Sadly now a semi retired, crazy Mad Banditateer, fekkin Banditaholic, ruined for any other bike and I ain't even lying. yours Scott Loch. Na, Professor Bandit B.T.E. 650 i. out.
30 ISH kg heavier
I've owned one (G4) since 1989. Yours looks lovely, but your fast running and tick over is way,way, fucking way too high mate. Trouble with these bikes is the adjuster screw, which is made of alloy and if not used tends to seize then get broken, when turned without lubrication and a gentle hand and you end up with what you've got here. It's a bummer. They're such reliable bikes that the only time they ever need adjusting is when typically a four in to one exhaust is fitted and they won't run smoothly, so somebody turns, forces and breaks the adjuster, tries to hide it and you're fucked...... always do your own bike mechanics !
Thanks for the comment. It was a project bike, and the engine still needed the carbs fully overhauling. I sold it as such 👍
Is this for sale?
It sold a while back.
@@RealWorldCarReviews thanks for the reply.can i get another one available? In immaculate condition.
@@matrixexi lol, most of these bikes have been ridden hard by couriers. A good example is hard to find. You can get one in Europe
@@Mybwain I'll sell you one but it's fucked, for the reasons I put in my reply above.
that idle is a bit too high, which is why your revs hang
I had one as a DR in Dublin, not a retro bike original classic
The choke is set way too high
It idled perfectly once it was warmed up.