The Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator was produced from 1986 to 1991 and was equipped with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with DOHC and four valves per cylinder. With a displacement of 592 cc, the bike had a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and came standard with a 4x 30mm Keihin CV induction system and solid-state digital ignition. The motorcycle produced a maximum power of 74 hp and maximum torque of 53.8 Nm.
The bike had a six-speed transmission coupled with a shaft final drive. The front suspension was equipped with 37mm Kayaba air-assisted forks, and the rear suspension featured dual shocks adjustable for rebound and preload damping. The stopping power was provided by a single 280mm disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. The front and rear wheels had a tyre size of 100/90-18 and 150/80-15 respectively.
The Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator had a seat height of 715 mm and a wet weight of 209 kg. The bike had a fuel capacity of 12 litres and, on average, had a fuel consumption of 43 mpg. It was capable of reaching a top speed of 181.6 km/h and completing a standing quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds at a speed of 106.7 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator
| Year | 1986 – 91 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 592 cc / 36.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 60 x 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | 4x 30mm Keihin CV |
| Ignition | Solid state digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 74 hp / 54 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 53.8 Nm / 39.7 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | 37mm Kayaba air assisted forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 137 mm / 5.3 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks adjustable for rebound and preload damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 89 mm / 3.5 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 280mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/80-15 |
| Seat Height | 715 mm / 28.1 in |
| Wet-Weight | 209 kg / 460.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 43 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.2 sec / 106.7 mph |
| Top Speed | 181.6 km/h / 112.8 mph |
