Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	97 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	89 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12
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
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	499 ccm	Displacement	975 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	114 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	76 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Trail	Trail	121 mm	Trail	137 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control,

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	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	785 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,105 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	176 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l
Range	Range	342 km	Range	245 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	89 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	130 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights,

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

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

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