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Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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Also called | ZL1000 (reduced effect), ZL 1000 (reduced effect), ZL 1000 |
Production | 1986 - 1989 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 74.0mm x 58.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
Top speed | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
Horse Power | 107.68 HP (80.3 KW) @ 9000RPM |
Torque | 67.12 ft/lbs (91.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
Fuel system | 4x32mm Keihin carburetors |
Battery | 10.2:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Suspension | Front: 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel Rear: Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
Rear Tire | 160/80-15 |
Weight | (dry), 271.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 4.89 Gallon (18.50 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Kawasaki ZL1000 was a in-line four, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1986 and 1989. It could reach a top speed of 128 mph (206 km/h). Max torque was 67.12 ft/lbs (91.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 107.68 HP (80.3 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 74.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 997.0 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 160/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. The ZL1000 was fitted with a 4.89 Gallon (18.50 Liters) fuel tank.
1986 - 1990 Kawasaki ZL 1000
Even if the first Eliminator bike was produced in 1985, Kawasaki launched multiple different ZL models depending on their displacement: 1000cc, 600cc, 500cc, 400cc.