Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025
Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore70 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power73 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque66.2 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio11
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement499 ccmDisplacement803 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel90 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
TrailTrail121 mmTrail112 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter330 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter245 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsCornering ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,250 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth785 mmWidth855 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height798 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)176 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
RangeRange342 kmRange259 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions89 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions120.08 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.8 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.2 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED daytime running lights

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

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2021

While the many different motorbike genres are becoming increasingly blurred and overlapping, the Ducati Scrambler Icon is indeed the uncomplicated and robust scrambler promised in its name. The wide handlebars make for unbelievably easy handling, so it's easy to forgive the fact that the comfort-oriented chassis has no adjustable fork, while the shock absorber can at least be adjusted in rebound and spring preload. You also forgive the fact that the front single disc needs quite a bit of manual force; after all, it is very commendable that a cornering ABS is fitted as standard. The rest of the equipment, however, is again in keeping with the minimalist style, which is perhaps even a little exaggerated in the case of the (outdated) LCD instruments. All in all, however, the Scrambler Icon convinces above all with its successful appearance, which conveys what it's all about even when stationary: lifestyle instead of riding style!

Classic Ducati V2 engine with air cooling

comfortable seating position

easy handling

cornering ABS as standard

superb scrambler look.

Fittings poorly readable

not quite cheap

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon

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