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The Kawasaki Eliminator is a cruiser-type motorycle that has been produced in several variants since its introduction in 1985 as the ZL900. Billed as a "power cruiser" through the 1980's and mid-90's, Kawasaki now sells the Eliminator as an entry-level cruiser.

ZL900

Introduced in 1985, the ZL900 evolved from the legendary Kawasaki Z1. The ZL900 was designed to evoke images of the wildly successful Z1 drag bikes, with a bobbed rear fender, short travel fork, large rear tire, fat chromed mufflers, a small fuel tank and low straight handlebars. The ZL900 engine was a transplanted and slightly modified version of the liquid-cooled I4 introduced in the 1984 Kawasaki ZX900 Ninja. Kawasaki used smaller 32 mm carburetors (the ZX900 used 34 mm), different timing and camshafts with less duration. This gave the engine a dramatically different personality, trading the Ninja's high-end surge for low-end grunt and a meaty mid-range that was more suitable for a cruiser. At the time, the ZL900 was the only bike in its segment using an I4 powerplant instead of a V4 configuration.



The ZL900 garnered praise for its excellent powerplant and inspired styling. The pursuit of drag-bike style, however, resulted in some functional compromises. First, some riders complained about a lack of cornering clearance. The ZL900 was long and low like a drag bike, so sporting riders who wanted ZX900 power in a cruiser had to give up riding the twisties. Additionally, pushing the bike hard overwhelmed the skinny front tire and brought the rear suspension's shortcomings to the surface. More universally, owners and magazines alike bemoaned the Eliminator's lack of range due to its small fuel tank capacity. At 25-35 mpg on a 2.9 gallon tank, even conservative riders were forced to find a filling station after 100 miles or less.

Length	2240 mm
Width	810 mm
Height	1075 mm
Wheelbase	1595 mm
Clearance	145 mm
Seat Height	745 mm
Weight	238 kg
Fluid Capacities	Fuel, 2.9 galOil, 3.7 L
Engine	Liquid-Cooled 16V DOHC I4
Bore x Stroke	72.5 x 55.0 mm
Displacement	908 cc
Compression	11.0
Power	105 hp @9500, 63 ft·lbf @8000
Carbs	4x 32 mm Keihin CV
Rake	29°
Trail	102 mm
Tires	Front, 100/90-18Rear, 160/80-15
Brakes	Front, Dual DiscRear, Single Disc

ZL1000

The ZL1000 was an evolution of the ZL900, sporting a larger engine and 34 mm carburetors.

Overall Length	2305 mm
Overall Width	790 mm
Overall Height	1150 mm
Wheelbase	1615 mm
Road Clearance	155 mm
Seat Height	750 mm
Dry Weight	244 kg
Curb Weight	Front 124 kg. Rear 146 kg
Fluid Capacities	Fuel, 18.5 L
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication(Wet Sump)
Engine Oil	SF or SAE 10W/40, 10W/50,20W/40, 20W/50
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 L
Spark Plug	NGK D8EA or ND X24ES-Uor NGK DR8ES-L or NG X24ESR-U
Engine	Liquid-Cooled, 16V DOHC I4,
Bore x Stroke	74.0 x 58.0 mm
Displacement	997 mL / cc
Compression Ratio	10.2
Max. Horsepower	80.9kw (110ps) @, 9,000r/pm (rpm)
Max. Torque	91.2 N-m (9.3kg-m, 67.3 ft lb)@, 7,000r/pm (rpm)
Carbs	4 x 34 mm CVK Keihin
Rake	29°
Trail	102mm
Brakes	Front, Dual Disc. Rear, Single Disc
Tires	OEM Front, Dunlop Tubeless F17 100/90-18 56H.OEM Rear, Dunlop Tubeless K425 160/80-15 74H

ZL750

The ZL750 was sold from 1986-1989 as a mild-mannered version of its big brothers.

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase	1595 mm
Clearance
Seat Height	745 mm
Weight	238 kg (dry)
Fuel/Oil Capacity	11.0 L / L
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Engine	Liquid-Cooled 16V DOHC I4
Bore x Stroke
Displacement
Compression
Power	77 hp @9000, ft·lbf @
Carbs	4x 32 mm Keihin
Rake
Trail
Tires (F,R)	100/90-18, 160/80-15
Brakes (F,R)	Dual Disc, Single Disc

ZL600

The ZL600 had the same type of transplant as its bigger siblings: a slightly modified engine from the Kawasaki Ninja 600. The ZL600 was sold as late as 1996, though by then its mid-80's engine earned reviews from the motorcycle press that dubbed the bike outdated, underpowered and overpriced.

Length	2210 mm
Width	775 mm
Height	1120 mm
Wheelbase	1550 mm
Clearance	145 mm
Seat Height	720 mm
Weight	194 kg
Fuel/Oil Capacity	12.3 L / 3.0 L
Engine	Liquid-Cooled 16V DOHC I4
Bore x Stroke	60 x 52.4 mm
Displacement	592 cc
Compression	11.0
Power	74 hp @10500, 39.8 ft·lbf @8500
Carbs	4x 30 mm Keihin CV
Rake	29.5°
Trail	107 mm
Tires (F,R)	100/90-18, 150/80-15
Brakes (F,R)	Front, Single DiscRear, Drum

ZL500

Length	2240 mm
Width	795 mm
Height	1065 mm
Wheelbase	1550 mm
Clearance	145 mm
Seat Height	720 mm
Weight	195 kg
Fluid Capacities	Fuel, 12.3 LOil, 3.0 L
Engine	Liquid-Cooled 16V DOHC I4
Bore x Stroke	55 x 52.4 mm
Displacement	497 cc
Compression	11.0
Power	hp @, ft·lbf @
Carbs	4x 30 mm Keihin CV
Rake	29.5°
Trail	105 mm
Tires (F, R)	100/90-18, 150/80-15
Brakes (F, R)	Single Disc, Drum

ZL400

The ZL400 ceased production in 1994. Unlike larger models, some versions of the ZL400 had a chain instead of shaft drive.

Length	2245 mm
Width	720 mm
Height	1090 mm
Wheelbase	mm
Clearance	mm
Seat Height	705 mm
Weight	195 kg (dry)
Fuel/Oil Capacity	13 L / L
Engine	Liquid-Cooled 16V DOHC I4
Bore x Stroke	x mm
Displacement	398 cc
Compression
Power	53 hp @12000, 3.4 kg-m @10000
Carbs
Rake
Trail
Tires (F, R)	100/90-18, 150/80-15
Brakes (F, R)

VN250

This model started production in 1998 and is still a current model.

Length	2355mm
Width	775mm
Height	1075mm
Wheelbase	1620mm
Clearance	150mm
Seat Height	690mm
Weight	167 kg
Fuel/Oil Capacity	14L / L
Engine	Liquid-Cooled DOHC 8v V-Twin
Bore x Stroke	62.0 x 41.4 mm
Displacement	249 cc
Compression	12:1
Power	35 hp @12500, 17.7 ft·lbf @9500
Carbs	2x 32 mm Keihin CVKR32
Rake	33°
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork, 160mm travel
Rear Suspension	Dual Shocks, adjustable preload, 300mm travel
Trail	154mm
Tires (F, R)	120/80-17, 160/80-15
Brakes (F, R)	Single 300mm Disc, 130mm Drum

EL250

The EL250 had a production run from 1988 to 1997 at which point it was superseded by the VN250.

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Clearance
Seat Height
Weight	159 kg
Fuel/Oil Capacity	11L / 1.9L
Engine	Liquid-Cooled DOHC 8v V-Twin
Bore x Stroke	62.0 x 41.2 mm
Displacement	248 cc
Compression	12.4:1
Power	30 hp @12000
Torque	26 ft·lbf @10000
Carbs	Keihin CVK30 (2), Constant velocity, diaphragm-type
Rake	33°
Tires (F, R)	100/90-17, 140/90-15
Brakes (F, R)	Single Disc, Drum

EL175

The EL175 is sold in India by Bajaj Auto.

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase	1470 mm
Clearance
Seat Height	681 mm
Weight	128 kg
Fuel/Oil Capacity	13 L / L
Engine	Air-Cooled SOHC 2v Single
Bore x Stroke	55 x 52.4 mm
Displacement	174 cc
Compression	9.6
Power	15.2 hp @, ft·lbf @
Carburetion	1x Mikuni 28 mm
Rake	34°
Trail	122 mm
Front Tire	90/90-17
Rear Tire	130/90-15
Front Brake	Single Disc
Rear Brake	Drum

EL125

The 'Kawasaki Eliminator 125' is Kawasaki's entry level cruiser. Its light weight, small stature and unintimidating power delivery make it a great choice for new riders. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation uses this bike in their beginner riders courses for those very reasons. It is powered by a 125 cc, air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder engine. In 2005 the MSRP for this model was $2,649.
The Eliminator 125 has the distinction of being the smallest production motorcycle (not including scooters) currently being sold in the United States.

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External links

External links

★ Kawasaki ZL Owners Association

★ Kawasaki Eliminator Riders Association

★ Enthusiast page

★ Kawasaki Eliminator Technical