Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs. Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2026

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2026

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 compared to Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025
Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2026

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore70 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke64 mm
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power40 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque37.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio12
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement499 ccmDisplacement398 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel90 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typePerimeter
TrailTrail121 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Modern electronics

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,250 mmLength2,117 mm
WidthWidth785 mmWidth901 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,169 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,418 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)176 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)186 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity13 l
RangeRange342 kmRange342 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions89 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions85 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.8 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption3.8 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentUSB-C socket, Charging & power

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

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2026

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Triumph Scrambler 400 XC

Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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Price Triumph Scrambler 400 XC

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