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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki ZL600'''
|image            =
|aka              = ZL600 (reduced effect #2), ZL 600 (reduced effect #2), ZL600 (reduced effect), ZL 600 (reduced effect), ZL 600, ZL600 Eliminator, ZL 600 Eliminator
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1986 - 1997
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Cruiser]]
|engine          = in-line four, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 60.0mm x 52.4mm
|compression      = 11.0:1
|top_speed        = 118 mph (190 km/h)
|power            = 59.68 HP (44.5 KW) @ 10500RPM
|torque          = 33.93 ft/lbs (46.0 Nm) @ 7800RPM
|fuel_system      = 4x30mm Keihin carburetors
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 11.0:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: 37mm Kayaba air assisted forks <br>
Rear: Dual shocks adjustable for rebound and preload damping
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|150/80-15}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      = 28.15 inches (715 mm)
|dry_weight      = 440.92 pounds (200.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 209.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
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.
The '''[[Kawasaki]] ZL600B''' is commonly known as the Kawasaki Eliminator 600.
The '''[[Kawasaki]] ZL600B''' is commonly known as the Kawasaki Eliminator 600.


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==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-china-lake-murders#kawasaki-zl600 The China Lake Murders]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tomie-re-birth#kawasaki-zl600 Tomie: Re-birth]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/max-monroe#kawasaki-zl600 Max Monroe]
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZL600B]]

Revision as of 23:12, 30 June 2019

Kawasaki ZL600
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.


The Kawasaki ZL600B is commonly known as the Kawasaki Eliminator 600.

1995

1995 Kawasaki 600 Eliminator ZL600-B1



  • 592 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Pearl Canary Yellow (1G), Ebony (H8)
  • F No. - ZL600B-000001
  • Engine No. - ZL600AE005301
  • Parts Catalog No. - 99917-1656-02
  • Owner's Manual No. - 99922-1737-01, (DE) 99923-1395-01,
    • (FR) 99947-1169-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1055-04 & 99924-1185-52

1996

1996 Kawasaki 600 Eliminator ZL600-B2
1996 Kawasaki Eliminator 600 (ZL600-B2) in Black
1996 Kawasaki Eliminator 600 (ZL600-B2) in Black
1996 Kawasaki Eliminator 600 (ZL600-B2) in Black
1996 Kawasaki Eliminator 600 (ZL600-B2) in Black



  • 592 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Pearl Canary Yellow (1G), Ebony (H8)
  • VIN No. - JKAZL4B1vTA010001
  • Engine No. - ZL600AE005301
  • Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0407
  • Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1765-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1055-04 & 99924-1185-52

1997

1997 Kawasaki 600 Eliminator ZL600-B3



  • 592 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Firecracker Red (B1)
  • VIN No. - JKAZL4B1vVA015001
  • Engine No. - ZL600AE005301
  • Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0407
  • Owner's Manual No. - 99920-1822-01
  • Service Manual No. - 99924-1055-04 & 99924-1185-52



In Media