Kawasaki ZL 750 Eliminator (1985-) vs AJS Model 18 500 (S, CS, Statesman) (1945-66)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | AJS |
| Model: | ZL 750 Eliminator | Model 18 500 (S, CS, Statesman) |
| Years: | 1985- | 1945-66 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder, pushrod OHV |
| Capacity: | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 498 c / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 х 48.6 mm | 82.5 x 93 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.90:1 (with compression plate) 7.24:1 (with no compression plate) | |
| Induction: | 4x Keihin carburetors | Carburetor, type 89B/IAK |
| Ignition: | CDI | Lucas magneto |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 77 hp / 57.4 kW @ 9000 rpm | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed, Burman gearbox |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel. | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. | Swinging arm, dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 3.25 -19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/80-15 | 34.25 -19 |
| Wheelbase: | 1595 mm | 1400 mm / 55 in |
| Seat Height: | 745 mm / 29.3 in | 760 mm / 30 in |
| Dry Weight: | 238 kg / 524 lbs | Standard rigid frame: 15660 kg / 353 lbs Spring frame: 175 kg / 386 lbs Competition rigid frame: 137 kg / 303 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal | Rigid, Spring frame: 13 L / 4.23.4 US gal Competition: 10.2 L / 2.7 US gal |