Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator (1987)

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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

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BMW R 1200GS (2006)

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The BMW R 1200GS motorcycle was introduced in 2006, featuring a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with a capacity of 1170cc and 4 valves per cylinder. The compression ratio is 11.0:1, and the cooling system is air/oil cooled, with electronic intake pipe injection and digital engine management. BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off and dual ignition is used for ignition, and the bike starts with an electric starter. The alternator is a three-phase alternator with 720W, and the battery is 12V/14Ah and maintenance-free. The clutch is a single plate dry clutch, 180mm, hydraulically operated. The bike gives a maximum power of 72 kW/98 hp @ 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 115 Nm/11.7 kgf-m/84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm. It has a 6-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The frame is a tubular space frame with engine load-bearing, and the front suspension is Telelever. The front brakes consist of 2 x 305mm discs, and the rear brake has a single 265mm disc. The bike has a fuel capacity of 20L/5.2 US gal and an average fuel consumption of 5.5 L/100 km/18.0 km/l/42.4 US mpg. The standing 1/4 mile is 12.3 sec/181.5 km/h/112.8 mph, and the top speed is 213 km/h/132 mph. The bike also comes with manual and tech info available on BMWgsclub.nl, and it has received positive reviews and road tests from multiple sources.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1200GS

Year: 2006
Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1170 cc / 71.4 in.
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Induction: Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition
Ignition: BMS-K
Starting: Electric
Alternator: Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W
Battery: Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Clutch: Single plate dry clutch, 180 mm, hydraulically operated
Max Power: 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratios: 1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1
Frame: Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing
Front Suspension: Telelever, stanchion 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel: 190 mm / 7.5 in.
Rear Suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.9 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/80 ZR19
Rear Tyre: 150/70 ZR17
Castor: 101 mm / 4.0 in.
Dimensions: Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in. Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in. (excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase: 1507 mm / 59.3 in.
Seat Height: 895 – 915 mm / 35.2 – 36.0 in.
Dry Weight: 199 kg / 439 lbs
Wet Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 L / 5.2 US gal
Tank Reserve: 4L / 1.1 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.5 L/100 km / 18.0 km/l / 42.4 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec / 181.5 km/h / 112.8 mph
Standing 0 – 1000m: 23.3 sec / 207 km/h / 129 mph
Top Speed: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Manual & Tech info: BMWgsclub.nl / Hint & Tips
Reviews $ Road Tests: Motorcyclist / Adventure Touring Comparo / Motorbikes Today / 1000ps.at / Traumrouten.com / Motorrad / Moto Station / MCNews / Web bike world

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