Kawasaki JS550

1982 JS550

Common Name(s): JS550; 550
Manufacture: Kawasaki
Engine Type: Two Stroke
Engine Common Name: Piston Port 551
Years Into Production: 1982-1990
Horsepower: 41
Displacement: 530 cc
Type of Lubrication: Pre Mixed Oil & Gas
Mixing Ratio: 40:1
Spark Plug: BR8ES
Length: 214cm
Width: 62cm
Height: 64cm
Weight: 114kg

The 550 is a personal watercraft made by Kawasaki. It was first built in 1982 and has been very popular. The 550 shares many of the same parts with the JS440 and JS300 including the fiberglass hull, hood and handle pole. This craft played a huge role in the popularity of personal watercraft. It was arguably the most popular watercraft throughout the 1980s and early 90s. The 550 was a very popular choice for racing. The 550 underwent very few changes over its production history. The 550 slowly lost popularity when the larger, more stable and more powerful stand-ups began appearing like the Kawasaki 650SX, 750SX and Yamaha Superjet. Many consider the era of the 550 the heyday of personal watercraft racing.

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Model differences

1982-1985 Known as JS550A

1986-1990(mid) Known as JS550B

1990- 1994 JS550 SX

dual ring pistons kehin 42mm carb silver, cylinder reed indicted engine jet power exhaust rear exhaust exit SX pump and thru hull bearing carrier

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