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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki ZL900
|photo            = 1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-1.jpg
|aka              = Eliminator
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1985 - 1986
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Cruiser
|engine          = 900cc [[DOHC]], 16-valve, 4-cylinder, [[four-stroke]], [[liquid-cooled]]
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 11.0:1
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = Keihin CVK32 x 4
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '85-86 <ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=1984 Kawasaki ZL900A owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '85-86
|transmission    =
|final_drive      = Shaft
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-18}} '85-86
|rear_tire    = {{tire|160/80-15}} '85-86
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          = 2240mm (88.19 in)
|width            = 810mm (31.9 in)
|height          = 1075mm (42.32 in)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      = 238 Kg (525 lb)
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    = 3.7 L (3.9 US qt)
|recommended_oil  = K-tech SAE 10W-40
|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>
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Kawasaki ZL600A]]
|competition      =
|manuals          = [[:File:1984 Kawasaki ZL900A Eliminator owners.pdf|1985 Kawasaki ZL900A Eliminator owners manual]]
}}
The '''Kawasaki ZL900 ''' is a [[cruiser]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1985 to 1986.  It featured an inline-four four-stroke engine and shaft drive.  It's success was limited compared to the V-twin Vulcan series.
==1985==
==1985==
[[Image:1985-kawasaki-zl900-a1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1]]
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File:1985-kawasaki-zl900-a1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-8.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-9.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZL900-A1 Eliminator in Luminous Red
File:1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-Red-1253-0.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki Eliminator 900 (ZL900) in Red
</gallery>
 




*908 mL
*908 mL
*4-Stroke, 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
*6-Speed, Return Shift
*6-Speed, Return Shift
*Color
*Color
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**Front Fender: Same as Fuel Tank
**Front Fender: Same as Fuel Tank
*Engine No: ZL900AE000001-
*Engine No: ZL900AE000001-
*Frame No: JKAZL2A1()FA000001 - ((J) Mfr.),
*Frame No: JKAZL2A1()FA000001 - ((Japan) Mfr.),
*JKAZL2A1()FB500001- ((U) Mfr.)
*JKAZL2A1()FB500001- ((US) Mfr.)
*Parts Catalogue No: 99961-0176 (Micro)
*Parts Catalog No: 99961-0176 ([[Microfiche]])
*Service Manual No: 99924-1048-02 plus 99924-1061-51
*Service Manual No: 99924-1048-02 plus 99924-1061-51
*Owner's Manual Mo: 99920-1304-01
*Owner's Manual Mo: 99920-1304-01
*Remarks: American sports model with shaft drive.
*Remarks: American sports model with shaft drive.


==1986==
==1986==
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*908 mL
*908 mL
*4-Stroke, 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
*6-Speed, Return Shift
*6-Speed, Return Shift
*Color: Ebony
*Color: Ebony
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*Beginning Frame No.: JKAZL2A1()GA002301
*Beginning Frame No.: JKAZL2A1()GA002301
**JKAZLZA1()GB504701
**JKAZLZA1()GB504701
*PC NO.: (F) 99919-1025-01
*Parts Catalog No.: (France) 99919-1025-01
**(C)(U) 99961-0176
**(Canada)(US) 99961-0176
*OM NO.: 99920-1312-01
*Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1312-01
*SM NO.: 99924-1061-51 & 99924-1048-02
*Service Manual No.: 99924-1061-51 & 99924-1048-02
 
 
==References ==
{{reflist}}
 
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZL900A]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZL900A]]
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Latest revision as of 20:04, 23 November 2019

1985-Kawasaki-ZL900-A1-Red-1.jpg
Kawasaki ZL900
Manufacturer
Also called Eliminator
Production 1985 - 1986
Class Cruiser
Engine
900cc DOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Fuel System Keihin CVK32 x 4
Spark Plug NGK D8EA '85-86 [1]
Battery YUASA YB14L-A2 '85-86
Final Drive Shaft
Front Tire 100/90-18 '85-86
Rear Tire 160/80-15 '85-86
Length 2240mm (88.19 in)
Width 810mm (31.9 in)
Height 1075mm (42.32 in)
Weight 238 Kg (525 lb) (dry),
Oil Capacity 3.7 L (3.9 US qt)
Oil Filter K&N KN-401[2]
Recommended Oil K-tech SAE 10W-40
Related Kawasaki ZL600A
Manuals 1985 Kawasaki ZL900A Eliminator owners manual
More Manuals


The Kawasaki ZL900 is a cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1985 to 1986. It featured an inline-four four-stroke engine and shaft drive. It's success was limited compared to the V-twin Vulcan series.

1985[edit | edit source]


  • 908 mL
  • Four-stroke, 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
  • 6-Speed, Return Shift
  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Ebony, Luminous Red
    • Front Fender: Same as Fuel Tank
  • Engine No: ZL900AE000001-
  • Frame No: JKAZL2A1()FA000001 - ((Japan) Mfr.),
  • JKAZL2A1()FB500001- ((US) Mfr.)
  • Parts Catalog No: 99961-0176 (Microfiche)
  • Service Manual No: 99924-1048-02 plus 99924-1061-51
  • Owner's Manual Mo: 99920-1304-01
  • Remarks: American sports model with shaft drive.

1986[edit | edit source]

1986 Kawasaki ZL900-A2



  • 908 mL
  • Four-stroke, 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
  • 6-Speed, Return Shift
  • Color: Ebony
  • Beginning Engine No.: ZL900AE007001
  • Beginning Frame No.: JKAZL2A1()GA002301
    • JKAZLZA1()GB504701
  • Parts Catalog No.: (France) 99919-1025-01
    • (Canada)(US) 99961-0176
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1312-01
  • Service Manual No.: 99924-1061-51 & 99924-1048-02


References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1984 Kawasaki ZL900A owners manual. Kawasaki. 
  2. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.