Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator: review, history, specs

Class: power cruiser

Production: 1986-1987 (ZL600A); 1995-1997 (ZL600B)

Related: Kawasaki GPZ600R

Models
Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator (ZL600-A) 1986-1987 (Europe, North America)	Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator (ZL600-B) 1995-1997 (Europe, North America)
Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator (ZL600A)	Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator (ZL600B)

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1986	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator Code: ZL600-A1
1987	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator Code: ZL600-A2
1995	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator Code: ZL600-B1
1996	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator Code: ZL600-B2
1997	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator Code: ZL600-B3

Specifications

Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2240 mm / 88,2 in – ZL600A (Europe) 2210 mm / 87,0 in – ZL600A (North America) 2230 mm / 87,8 in – ZL600B
	Overall width	795 mm / 31,3 in – ZL600A (Europe) 775 mm / 30,5 in – ZL600A (North America) 720 mm / 28,3 in – ZL600B
	Overall height	1065 mm / 41,9 in – ZL600A (Europe) 1120 mm / 44,1 in – ZL600A (North America) 1090 mm / 42,9 in – ZL600B
	Seat height	720 mm / 28,3 in – ZL600A 715 mm / 28,1 in – ZL600B
	Wheelbase	1550 mm / 61,0 in
	Ground clearance	145 mm / 5,7 in
	Dry weight	195 kg / 430 lbs – ZL600A 197 kg / 434 lbs – ZL600B
	Curb (wet) weight	211 kg / 465 lbs – ZL600A 213 kg / 469 lbs – ZL600B
FRAME	Type	Tubular double cradle, steel
	Front suspension, travel	37 mm air-assisted telescopic fork KYB, 145 mm / 5,7 in – ZL600A 37 mm telescopic fork KYB, 150 mm / 5,9 in – ZL600B
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with air-assisted twin-shock KYB (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 108 mm / 4,2 in – ZL600A Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable 5-way spring pre-load), 100 mm / 3,9 in – ZL600B
	Front tire size	100/90-18 (56H)
	Rear tire size	150/80-15 (70H)
	Front brake	Single disc, 280 mm, 1-piston caliper – ZL600A Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper – ZL600B
	Rear brake	Drum
	Fuel capacity	12,3 l / 3,25 US gal – ZL600A 13,0 l / 3,44 US gal – ZL600B
	Trail	107 mm / 4,21 in – ZL600A (Europe) 105 mm / 4,13 in – ZL600A (North America), ZL600B
	Fuel economy / consumption	5,74 l / 100 km (41 US mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	4-cylinders inline
	Bore & Stroke	60,0 x 52,4 mm
	Displacement	592 cm³ (36,1 cu in)
	Compression ratio	11.0:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	74,0 hp (54,4 kW) / 10500 rpm – ZL600A 58,0 hp (42,7 kW) / 7500 rpm – ZL600A (Switzerland)
	Max. torque	53,9 Nm (5,5 kg*m) / 8500 rpm – ZL600A 54,9 Nm (5,6 kg*m) / 7000 rpm – ZL600A (Switzerland)
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	3,83 sec.
	Top speed	183 km/h (114 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK30
	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Shaft
	Primary reduction	2.641
	Final reduction	2.690
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	2.571 1.777 1.380 1.125 0.961 0.851
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase AC, 280W at 10000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-12Ah

Images

Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator: images, gallery.

Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator (ZL600A)

Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator (ZL600B)

Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator (ZL600B)

Videos

Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator: video.

1986 Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator

Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator B 1996

Manuals

Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator: manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator: Service Manual, ZL600-A
• Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator: Owner's Manual, ZL600-B