The Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator motorcycle dimensions for 1985 is length 88.2 in (2,240 mm), width 31.9 in (810 mm), height 42.3 in (1,075 mm), wheelbase 62.8 in (1,595 mm), seat height 29.3 in (745 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.3 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
71.2% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 25.4 in (645 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.5 sq ft (1.81 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 88.2 in (2,240 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 5.5 in above median |
| Width | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Height | 42.3 in (1,075 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 62.8 in (1,595 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 6.5 in above median |
| Seat height | 29.3 in (745 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 88.2 in (2,240 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 42.3 in (1,075 mm) | 62.8 in (1,595 mm) | 29.3 in (745 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.3 in (745 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 2.4 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 62.8 in (1,595 mm), giving the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 6.5 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 71.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.2 in (2,240 mm), making the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 5.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.5 sq ft (1.81 m²).
What do the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.9 in (810 mm) and representative height is 42.3 in (1,075 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator?
The main listed figures are overall length 88.2 in (2,240 mm), wheelbase 62.8 in (1,595 mm), seat height 29.3 in (745 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.