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|photo = Kawasaki-ZL1000-86.jpg | |photo = Kawasaki-ZL1000-86.jpg | ||
|aka = ZL 1000 Eliminator | |aka = ZL 1000 Eliminator | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
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|production = 1987 - 1988 | |production = 1987 - 1988 | ||
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|class = | |class = Cruiser | ||
|engine = Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | |engine = Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | ||
|bore_stroke = 74.0mm x 58.0mm | |bore_stroke = 74.0mm x 58.0mm | ||
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|oil_filter = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-401}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |oil_filter = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-401}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:06, 23 November 2019
Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | ZL 1000 Eliminator |
Production | 1987 - 1988 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Bore / Stroke | 74.0mm x 58.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
Horsepower | 107.68 HP (80.3 KW) @ 9000RPM |
Torque | 67.12 ft/lbs (91.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
Fuel System | 4x32mm Keihin carburetors |
Ignition | CDI |
Spark Plug | NGK D8EA '87 |
Battery | YUASA YB14L-A2 '87 |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Suspension | Front: 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel. Rear: Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. |
Brakes | Front: 2x 277mm discs Rear: Single 267mm disc |
Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
Rear Tire | 160/80-15 |
Weight | 244 kg / 538 lbs (dry), |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-401[1] |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 Liters / 4.8 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki ZL1000 was a in-line four, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1986 and 1989. It could reach a top speed of 128 mph (206 km/h). Max torque was 67.12 ft/lbs (91.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 107.68 HP (80.3 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 74.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 997.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 160/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. The ZL1000 was fitted with a 4.89 Gallon (18.50 Liters) fuel tank.
1986 - 1990 Kawasaki ZL 1000[edit | edit source]
Even if the first Eliminator bike was produced in 1985, Kawasaki launched multiple different ZL models depending on their displacement: 1000cc, 600cc, 500cc, 400cc.
Photos[edit | edit source]
Overview[edit | edit source]
The ZL1000 was an evolution of the ZL900, sporting a larger engine and 34 mm carburetors. The styling of the ZL1000 was much more conservative than that of the 900, with a longer rear fender and a much larger fuel tank, this motorcycle was only available for 2 years, 1987 and 1988, but mostly sold in UK, Australia and the US in 1988. 100 HP models was sold in Germany, France and Sweden. The ZL1000 shares the same strong following as the ZL900.
Make Model | Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator |
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Year | 1987 - |
Engine Type | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Displacement | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 74 х 58 mm |
Compression | 9.2:1 |
Induction | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
Ignition | CDI |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 110 hp / 82 kW @ 9000 rpm |
Max Torque | 9.3 kgf-m / 67.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Front Suspension | 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel. |
Rear Suspension | Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. |
Front Brakes | 2x 277mm discs |
Rear Brakes | Single 267mm disc |
Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
Rear Tire | 160/80-15 |
Dry Weight | 244 kg / 538 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 Liters / 4.8 US gal |
Consumption Average | 30 mpg |
Standing ¼ Mile | 11.8 sec / 112.5 mph |
Top Speed | 131.4 mph |
The Kawasaki ZL1000A is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1987.
1987[edit | edit source]
It was only made for one year in 1987, and total production worldwide was only ~2500 bikes. It is has a quarter mile time of 11.3 seconds at 115mph. Horsepower is approximately 110hp.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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