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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