Kawasaki ZL600: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Also called | ZL600 (reduced effect #2), ZL 600 (reduced effect #2), ZL600 (reduced effect), ZL 600 (reduced effect), ZL 600, ZL600 Eliminator, ZL 600 Eliminator |
| Production | 1986 - 1997 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 60.0mm x 52.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Top speed | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 59.68 HP (44.5 KW) @ 10500RPM |
| Torque | 33.93 ft/lbs (46.0 Nm) @ 7800RPM |
| Fuel system | 4x30mm Keihin carburetors |
| Battery | 11.0:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: 37mm Kayaba air assisted forks Rear: Dual shocks adjustable for rebound and preload damping |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 150/80-15 |
| Seat height | 28.15 inches (715 mm) |
| Weight | 440.92 pounds (200.0 Kg) (dry), 209.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator was a in-line four, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1986 and 1997. It could reach a top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). Max torque was 33.93 ft/lbs (46.0 Nm) @ 7800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.68 HP (44.5 KW) @ 10500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 52.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 593.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 150/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Kayaba air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks adjustable for rebound and preload damping. The ZL600 Eliminator was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 440.92 pounds (200.0 Kg).
1986 - 1994 Kawasaki ZL 600
Even if the first Eliminator bike was produced in 1985, Kawasaki launched multiple different ZL models depending on their displacement: 1000cc, 600cc, 500cc, 400cc.