Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023 vs. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023 compared to Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

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
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	499 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	90 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Trail	Trail	95 mm	Trail	121 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	77 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	89 g/km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023 vs. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023 compared to Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Price Husqvarna Vitpilen 401

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