ZL 600 Eliminator

1995 Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1995 Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator relies on a 592 cc (36.1 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 45.1 Nm (33.3 lb-ft) at 7,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 103 HP per liter and a 2,700 rpm working window between peak torque (7,800 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the ZL 600 Eliminator measures 200 kg (441 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.28 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 715 mm (28.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1995 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.