Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026 vs. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Overview - Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026 compared to Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	45.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Electronically controlled	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
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	2	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	471 ccm	Displacement	499 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular
Trail	Trail	102 mm	Trail	121 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	296 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 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	160 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
Length	Length	2,080 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	785 mm
Height	Height	1,060 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	176 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
Range	Range	488 km	Range	342 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	80 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	89 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, ,	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Price Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch

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Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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