Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 vs. Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT 2026

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT 2026

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025 compared to Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025
Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT 2026
Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025
Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2025
Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT 2026
Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power167 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque221 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque4,000 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement499 ccmDisplacement2,458 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter47 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel90 mmTravel107 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
TrailTrail121 mmTrail134.9 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Modern electronics, Comfort

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width150 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width240 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
WidthWidth785 mmWidth920 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,183 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,677 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height750 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)176 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)320 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
RangeRange342 kmRange272 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions89 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions152 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.8 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption6.6 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentHeated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Comfort, Lighting

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 Rocket 3 Storm GT 2026

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT

Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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Price Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT

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