Across the 1995, 1996 and 1997 model years, the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 469.6 lb (213 kg) and dry weights ranging from 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator is lighter than about 77.9% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 469.6 lb (213 kg) |
| Dry weight | 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 592 cc to 593 cc |
| Torque | 33.3 lb-ft (45.1 Nm) to 33.9 lb-ft (46 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1995 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.08 lb-ft / 100 lb to 7.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.26 cc / lb to 1.34 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.4 lb / 100 cc to 79.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 451.8 lb (204.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 469.6 lb (213 kg), while dry weight is 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 440.9 lb (200 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 77.9% of 43 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 649.6 lb (294.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 451.8 lb (204.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 37.5 lb (17 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 7.08 lb-ft per 100 lb to 7.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator have per pound?
The model has about 1.26 cc per lb to 1.34 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.