Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator (1987-) vs Gilera RC 600C (1992-)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Gilera |
| Model: | ZL 1000 Eliminator | RC 600C |
| Years: | 1987- | 1992- |
| Engine: | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 558 cc / 34.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 х 58 mm | 98 x 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 2x 30mm carburetor |
| Ignition: | CDI | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 110 hp / 82 kW @ 9000 rpm | 53 hp / 39.5 kW @ 7800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 9.3 kgf-m / 67.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 51 Nm / 37 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel. | 41mm Morzocchi forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. | Boge shocks variable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 277mm discs | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 267mm disc | Single 220mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/80-15 | 130/80 -17 |
| Dry Weight: | 244 kg / 538 lbs | 145 kg / 320 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.5 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.17 US gal |
| Consumption average: | 30 mpg | 17.5 km/lit |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.8 sec / 112.5 mph | 13.8 sec / 149.5 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 131.4 mph | 164 km/h / 102 mph |