Kawasaki ZL 900: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki ZL 900 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1986 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, 16V DOHC, 4-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Horsepower | 105.0 HP (78.3 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | 4x32 Mm Keihin carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 280mm discs with 2-piston calipers Rear: Single 270mm disc with 1-piston calipers |
| Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 160/80-15 |
| Wheelbase | 62.8 inches (1595 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.29 inches (744 mm) |
| Weight | 238.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki ZL 900 was a Liquid-cooled, 16V DOHC, 4-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1986. Max torque was 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 105.0 HP (78.3 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 908.0 cubic centimeters.
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 280mm discs with 2-piston calipers in the front and a Single 270mm disc with 1-piston calipers in the rear. The wheelbase was 62.8 inches (1595 mm) long.
1986 Kawasaki ZL 900[edit | edit source]
The ZL 900 is a cruiser motorcycle based on the famous ZL bike also manufactured by Kawasaki. The ZL 900 model was only kept in production for one year, between 1985 and 1986.