Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 vs. Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 compared to Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024
Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore70 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque43 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio10.7
DisplacementDisplacement499 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Suspension Front

DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Chassis

TrailTrail121 mmTrail102 mm

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter296 mm

Brakes Rear

DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm

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 mmLength2,080 mm
WidthWidth785 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,060 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)176 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)188 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity17.1 l
RangeRange342 kmRange488 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions89 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions80 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.8 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption3.5 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

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

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

The Honda CB500 Hornet proves to be a mature and well-balanced naked bike that is an excellent choice in the A2 class.

Smooth but really sufficient engine power

good revvvy even at low engine speeds

precise and smooth clutch and gearstick

vibration-free riding performance

stable and pleasant chassis damping

excellent turning-in behaviour

powerful brakes with double disk front brakes

high build quality

clear and informative display

good handling and agility, user-friendly electronic Advanced Rider Assistance Systems

comfortable seating position

good balance between riding pleasure and safety.

higher weight compared to some competitors could be annoying for very light riders

suspension can be overloaded with a sporty riding style or higher rider weight

possibly less comfortable for taller riders

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Honda CB500 Hornet

Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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Price Honda CB500 Hornet

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