Restoration
Both the 380 and the 750 are far more popular restoration candidates and each of these models still commands a comparatively large following of faithful enthusiasts when compared to the 550. One drawback to the desirability of the 550, then and now, is its lack of a racing heritage. This is due, in large part, to the 550's unique engine displacement (actually 543cc) which prevented it from competing in the very important 500cc class. Equally, the 550 could not compete in the 750 class because it would not have been competitive against the 750s of the day. Most collectors/restorers are drawn to bikes with a claim to racing fame in one form or another. Consequently, there are relatively few nice original or restored examples of the 550 around today, some 30+ years after the last 550 rolled off the assembly line in Hamamatsu.
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