Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026 vs. Honda CRF450R 2017

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CRF450R 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026 vs Honda CRF450R 2017

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CRF450R 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026 compared to Honda CRF450R 2017

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026
Honda CRF450R 2017
Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026
Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026
Honda CRF450R 2017
Honda CRF450R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore70 mmBore96 mm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterKick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel305 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel90 mmTravel313 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle
TrailTrail121 mmTrail117 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width120 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,250 mmLength2,183 mm
WidthWidth785 mmWidth827 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,274 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height960 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda has hit the jackpot with the new 2021 CRF450R. Through constant further development, we find a true handling monster with the 2021 model year. Comparisons with the 250 in terms of handling cannot be dismissed out of hand. Thanks to electronic aids, the power delivery is no longer as demanding as on 450s.

Very good handling characteristics

equipped with numerous electronic features

chassis perfectly tuned for the hobby pilot

finally hydraulic clutch

Chassis a little too soft for really fast riders in the basic setting

routing of hydraulic hose coupling

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE vs Honda CRF450R

Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE

Model year
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Price Honda CRF450R

Model year
Current average market prices

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