ZL 600 Eliminator

1997 Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator custom - cruiser motorcycle, Kawasaki features a 593 cc (36.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 46 Nm (33.9 lb-ft) at 7,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 102.9 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.