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How may ZL900's

ZL900BAB Dec 19, 2024

  1. Dec 19, 2024 #1
    ZL900BAB

    ZL900BAB Member

    15
    12
    13
    How many ZL 900s were built in 85 and 86? I can't find the numbers anywhere.
     
  2. Dec 20, 2024 #2
    furchin

    furchin ZL-OA Co-owner Staff Member Administrator Super Moderator Supporting Member

    2,002
    114
    158
    It's anyone guess 'cause Mama Kaw would never disclose the total numbers produced.
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2024 #3
    wuputt

    wuputt ZL-OA Co-owner Staff Member Administrator Super Moderator Technical Author Supporting Member

    3,050
    84
    143
    Furchin is correct and those that tell you they got the numbers from Kawasaki are full of crap!
     
  4. Dec 20, 2024 #4
    87kawzl

    87kawzl Supporting Member

    3,133
    576
    208
    You can probably fish through the registry and look for the high VIN to get an idea. They are getting more rare by the year.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2024 #5
    wuputt

    wuputt ZL-OA Co-owner Staff Member Administrator Super Moderator Technical Author Supporting Member

    3,050
    84
    143
    Actually, you are spot on in my opinion only... the second year ZL900 service manuals state on the back Vin #s 2301- and #s 4701-
    This tells me that Kaw made 7000 the first year. The ZL1000 I have no idea how many US models they produced but I believe the Aussie models got 1400 built in 1987, any Aussie models over the 1401 Vin # were built in 1988. That is only speculation though on my part!
    If you disagree I love to debate!
     

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