Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore70 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore32 mmThrottle Bore36 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement499 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel90 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
TrailTrail121 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,250 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth785 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)176 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

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

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

To judge the Kawasaki Ninja 650 purely on its paper form would be a serious mistake. The two-day test showed once again that performance data carries more weight at the pub table than in the wild. Kawa's sports tourer does exactly what it is supposed to and, thanks to the constant revision and the new features added for 2023, is still an enrichment for the class. Only hobby racers should be warned, as the name Ninja still stirs up a certain expectation that the 650 does not fully meet.

suitable for touring

comfortable

safety package

very accessible

ergonomically versatile

typical Ninja look

Chassis and brakes only average

adjustment of the rear shock absorber laborious

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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