Kawasaki ZL900A

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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
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Manuals 1985 Kawasaki ZL900A Eliminator owners manual
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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.