What kind of bike was the ZL?

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What kind of bike was the ZL?

21 Dec 2011 12:14
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Was browsing CL the other day and found this 86 ZL 600. Looks to be a nice looking bike.

appleton.craigslist.org/mcy/2763739956.html

Was curious what "family" this bike belonged to? I thought in 86 they were still making the KZ's (like the 700 tarrif busters)

It looks like it's a 4 cylinder with liquid cooling?

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Re: What kind of bike was the ZL?

21 Dec 2011 12:24
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i know the ZL 1000 was a slightly detuned ninja 1000r/zx10 motor shoved into a cruiser chassis,yeah they were quick! :woohoo:
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Re: What kind of bike was the ZL?

21 Dec 2011 12:36
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The ZL900 "Eliminator" is the one I'd look for. Almost bought one a few years ago when the Kz wasn't running.

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Re: What kind of bike was the ZL?

21 Dec 2011 12:37
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www.bikez.com/motorcycles/kawasaki_zl_900_eliminator_1985.php

Yowza!
Model: Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator
Year: 1985
Category: Custom / cruiser
Rating: 79.2 out of 100.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 908.00 ccm (55.41 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power: 105.00 HP (76.6 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque: 85.30 Nm (8.7 kgf-m or 62.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Top speed: 215.7 km/h (134.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.000 seconds
Max RPM: 10500
Compression: 11.0:1
Bore x stroke: 72.5 x 55.0 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Carburettor. 4 keihin cvk 32
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: transistorized
Lubrication system: forced lubrication wet sump
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Shaft drive (cardan)
Clutch: constant mesh return shift
Exhaust system: stainless 4 into 2

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Re: What kind of bike was the ZL?

21 Dec 2011 14:30
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apbling wrote: Was browsing CL the other day and found this 86 ZL 600. Looks to be a nice looking bike.

appleton.craigslist.org/mcy/2763739956.html

Was curious what "family" this bike belonged to? I thought in 86 they were still making the KZ's (like the 700 tarrif busters)

It looks like it's a 4 cylinder with liquid cooling?

Liquid cooled motors arrived in 84 with the GPz900 and 84 or 85 for the GPz600, GPz900 motor design continued up through the 2001 ZX11.
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Re: What kind of bike was the ZL?

21 Dec 2011 14:57
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Agreed with the 900 Eliminator. It was a beast and not bad looking. Looked like a drag bike and would do power stands with ease. I remember lighting the tires up at 80mph on the freeway on one.
It ushered in the next generation of muscle bikes. I think the VMAX was designed just to compete with it. The 600? Pass.

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Re: What kind of bike was the ZL?

21 Dec 2011 16:40
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This was an add I looked up lots of customs to
84 kz 700 a1
82 kz550 ltd

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Re: What kind of bike was the ZL?

21 Dec 2011 16:46
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This is what I would want.
84 kz 700 a1
82 kz550 ltd

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Re: What kind of bike was the ZL?

21 Dec 2011 16:49
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x3 on the 900. that is a bad ass bike. the vmax was truly a terrifying s.o.b. also.
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stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
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