Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore70 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke72.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio12
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationDry sump
DisplacementDisplacement499 ccmDisplacement1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel92 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel90 mmTravel51 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine
TrailTrail121 mmTrail148 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width160 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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,250 mmLength2,265 mm
WidthWidth785 mmWidth843 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,089 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height755 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)176 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity11.8 l
RangeRange342 kmRange245 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.8 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.1 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

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

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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