| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZL 400 ELIMINATOR 1986 - 1987 |
| Year | 1986 - 1987 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, four cylinder, DOHC |
| Displacement / Capacity | 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 40.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 54 hp / 40.2 kW @ 12000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.4 kgf-m / 24.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 4x 30 mm Keihin CV |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 705 mm / 27.7 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/80-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The ZL400 Eliminator is a small shaft-drive cruiser built around a 398 cc liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine with four 30 mm Keihin CV carburettors. It has telescopic forks, dual rear shocks and a low 705 mm seat height, and was one of the Eliminator family that Kawasaki launched in 1986. The source gives its specification but no character notes.
