Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs. KTM 390 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2016

KTM 390 Duke 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs KTM 390 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2016

KTM 390 Duke 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 compared to KTM 390 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025
KTM 390 Duke 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore70 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power44 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque35 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio12.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement499 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,367 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)176 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)139 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity11 l

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

KTM 390 Duke 2016

KTM 390 Duke 2016

The KTM 390 Duke is a really good compromise between sportiness, reason, riding comfort, fun and price. Best of all: it doesn't feel like a compromise at all, but like it's ready to race.

Low weight

sufficient power

high fun factor

low consumption

Sluggish clutch

small geometry

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs KTM 390 Duke

Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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Price KTM 390 Duke

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