For the 1985 model year, the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg).
Kawasaki ZL 900 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator is heavier than about 78.4% of 81 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 524.7 lb (238 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 908 cc |
| Torque | 62.9 lb-ft (85.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 542.8 lb (246.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator weigh?
The source data gives 524.7 lb (238 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 78th percentile among 81 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 704.7 lb (319.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 542.8 lb (246.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 11.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.73 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator from the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 127.9 lb (58 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 396.8 lb (180 kg) in this dataset.
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.