Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator (1985-) vs BMW R 100S (1979-80)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | ZL 900 Eliminator | R 100S |
| Years: | 1985- | 1979-80 |
| Engine: | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 908 cc / 55.4 cu-in | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 70.6 mm | |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 2 x constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 |
| Ignition: | CDI | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 105 hp / 76.6 kW @ 9500 rpm | 51 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 85.3 Nm / 62.9 lb-t @ 8000 | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel. | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 277mm discs | 2 x ∅260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 267mm disc | ∅260mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/80-15 | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1595 mm / 62.8 in | 1465 mm / 57.67 in |
| Seat Height: | 745 mm / 29.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 165 mm / 6.49 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |