The Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator motorcycle specifications include a 908 cc (55.41 cu in) engine, power of 105 hp (76.6 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 238 kg (524.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 42% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 76th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 32% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 7% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 28% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
105 hp — more powerful than about 76% of Kawasaki models with power data.
908 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of Kawasaki models.
745 mm — taller than about 22% of Kawasaki models.
11 L — larger than about 25% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,240
2,122
6% above average.
810
833
Close to average.
1,075
1,175
9% below average.
1,595
1,441
11% above average.
745
801
7% below average.
145
187
22% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 56h |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/80-15 74h |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.441 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 441.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 115.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.32:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1985 |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 908 cc (55.41 cu in) |
| Power | 105 hp (76.6 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 85.3 Nm (8.7 kgf-m or 62.9 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 72.5 x 55 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 keihin cvk 32 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | transistorized |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | forced lubrication wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | constant mesh return shift |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | tubular double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | telescopic fork pneumatic |
| Rear suspension | swingarm twin pneumatic shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake | 29.0° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 56h |
| Rear tire | 160/80-15 74h |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 238 kg (524.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,240 mm (88.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,075 mm (42.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,595 mm (62.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 215.7 km/h (134.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.00 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4412 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | stainless 4 into 2 |
|---|
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.