Category | Specification |
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Engine Type | 451 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC (from Ninja 500) |
Displacement | 451 cc (70.0 × 58.6 mm) |
Compression Ratio | 11.3 : 1 |
Max Power | ≈45 PS (~33.4 kW) |
Max Torque | ≈42.6 Nm |
Starting System | Electric self‑start |
Fuel System | EFI (dual 32 mm throttle bodies) |
Transmission | 6‑speed return shift, assist & slipper clutch |
Frame | High-tensile steel trellis |
Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, ~120 mm travel |
Rear Suspension | Twin shock absorbers, ~90 mm travel |
Front Brake | 310 mm disc, dual-piston caliper, dual-channel ABS |
Rear Brake | 240 mm disc, single-piston caliper, ABS |
Front Tyre | 130/70‑18 (spoke or alloy) |
Rear Tyre | 150/80‑16 (spoke or alloy) |
Wheelbase | 1,520 mm |
Seat Height | 735 mm |
Ground Clearance | 150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | ~13.4 L (3.4 gal) |
Curb Weight | ≈176 kg (390 lb) |
Instrumentation | Round digital LCD w/ tachometer, gear indicator, smartphone Bluetooth |
Lighting | All-LED |
Features | Low seat height (735 mm), lightweight chassis, upright ergonomics, dual-channel ABS, ERGO-FIT adjustable parts |
The 2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is a modern mid‑sized cruiser powered by a 451 cc liquid‑cooled parallel‑twin (from Ninja 500) that produces around 45 PS and 42.6 Nm, with smooth EFI delivery and electric start. Built on a trellis frame with a low 735 mm seat and upright ergonomics, it offers approachable maneuverability. The bike rides on 41 mm forks and twin rear shocks, with 310 mm front and 240 mm rear discs featuring dual‑channel ABS. Compact and rider-centric, it weighs about 176 kg, carries a ~13‑L tank, and includes a round LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity. Its blend of style, comfort, and familiar Ninja engine makes it a standout cruiser.