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

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

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

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

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

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore70 mm
StrokeStroke66.8 mmStroke58.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power45.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque43 NmTorque42.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio11.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeElectronically controlledClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionDigital
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
DisplacementDisplacement471 ccmDisplacement499 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
TrailTrail102 mmTrail121 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,080 mmLength2,250 mm
WidthWidth800 mmWidth785 mm
HeightHeight1,060 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height735 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)191 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)176 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.1 lFuel Tank Capacity13 l
RangeRange488 kmRange342 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions80 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions89 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.5 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption3.8 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, , EquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Honda CB500 Hornet E-Clutch 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

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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