Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | ZL 900 Eliminator |
| Production | 1985 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 72.5mm x 55.0mm |
| Top Speed | 134 mph (215 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 102.72 HP (76.6 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 62.92 ft/lbs (85.3 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. 4 keihin cvk 32 |
| Air Filter | K&N KA-9084 `85-86[1] |
| Ignition | transistorized |
| Spark Plug | NGK D8EA `85-86[2] |
| Battery | YUASA YB14L-A2 `85-86[2] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Final Drive | Shaft `85-86[2] |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork pneumatic Rear: swingarm twin pneumatic shocks |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 100/90-18 56h |
| Rear Tire | 160/80-15 74h |
| Wheelbase | 62.8 inches (1595 mm) |
| Length | 88.19 inches (2240 mm) |
| Width | 31.89 inches (810 mm) |
| Height | 42.32 inches (1075 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.33 inches (745 mm) |
| Weight | 524.7 pounds (238.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator was a in-line four, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1985. It could reach a top speed of 134 mph (215 km/h). Max torque was 62.92 ft/lbs (85.3 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 102.72 HP (76.6 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 72.5mm bore x 55.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 908.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the constant mesh return shift.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-18 56h front tire and a 160/80-15 74h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork pneumatic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm twin pneumatic shocks. The ZL900 Eliminator was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 524.7 pounds (238.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.8 inches (1595 mm) long.
In Media[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.