Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs. Kawasaki W800 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki W800 2025

Overview - Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs Kawasaki W800 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki W800 2025

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 compared to Kawasaki W800 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki W800 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki W800 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	62.9 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	8.4
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	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	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	499 ccm	Displacement	773 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	90 mm	Travel	107 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle
Trail	Trail	121 mm	Trail	94 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	270 mm
Piston	Piston	Double 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	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,190 mm
Width	Width	785 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,075 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	176 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	221 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

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