Kawasaki ZL1000: history, specs, pictures

**Kawasaki ZL1000**
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
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.