Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021 vs. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Overview - Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021 compared to Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	45.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	35 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.3
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	499 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	90 mm

Chassis

Trail	Trail	95 mm	Trail	121 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
Range	Range	263 km	Range	342 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	77 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	89 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is a successful bike in a competitive price segment. The latest addition from the green brand offers easy handling and riding pleasure at an attractive price. Beginners, returning riders and smart bikers will all enjoy this urban cruiser. In my opinion, the Kawasaki Eliminator 500 could achieve cult status.

Handling, despite low ground clearance, an attack the twisties

Engine, good torque

Weight, 167 kg

Gearbox, excellent shifting

Seating position, comfortably neutral Driving licence class A2

Rear-view mirror, stylish but hardly any visibility to the rear tyres, IRC spongy, gives hardly any feedback