The 1987 Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator is a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle, featuring a 997 cc capacity and 110 hp at 9000 rpm. Its engine is equipped with a 4-valve-per-cylinder DOHC and runs on 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors. The motorcycle uses CDI ignition and an electric start. The compression ratio is 9.2:1. The transmission is six-speed, and final drive is via the shaft. The front suspension is a 38mm Showa air assisted fork with 142mm wheel travel, while the back suspension uses dual Showa air assisted shocks with a 106mm wheel travel. Front brakes use two 277mm discs while the rear brake is a single 267mm disc. The front tyre is 100/90-18, and the rear tyre is 160/80-15. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 244 kg / 538 lbs and a fuel capacity of 18.5 litres / 4.8 US gal. It has an average consumption of 30 mpg and is capable of reaching a top speed of 131.4 mph. The Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator can run a standing quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds at 112.5 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator
| Year | 1987 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 110 hp / 82 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 9.3 kgf-m / 67.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 277mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 267mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/80-15 |
| Dry Weight | 244 kg / 538 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Consumption average | 30 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.8 sec / 112.5 mph |
| Top Speed | 131.4 mph |
