Kawasaki Eliminator 500
- Production years
- 2025–2027
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2026
Technical specifications
Specifications may vary by market.
- Engine capacity
- 451 cm³
- Power
- 45 hp (33 kW)
- Wet weight
- 177 kg
- Seat height
- 735 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is a cruiser from the 2025–2027 model family. The 2027 model has a liquid-cooled 451 cm³ four-stroke parallel-twin producing 44 hp (33 kW) and 42.6 Nm, with a wet weight of 176 kg.
A 735 mm seat height can make it easier for many riders to put their feet down at stops, while the 176 kg wet weight helps keep low-speed maneuvering manageable. Fuel consumption is 3.8 L/100 km and the tank holds 13 L; the chain final drive requires cleaning and adjustment, and the rear suspension has 90 mm of travel.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore
- 70 mm
- Engine capacity
- 451 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.3
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Ignition
- TCBI w/ Digital Advance
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Stroke
- 58.6 mm
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Fuel consumption
- 3.8 L/100 km
- Power
- 45 hp (33 kW)
- Torque
- 42.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- 6
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 12.9 L
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Overall height
- 1,140 mm
- Overall length
- 2,250 mm
- Overall width
- 785 mm
- Seat height
- 735 mm
- Wet weight
- 177 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,520 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm telescopic fork/
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake
- 30 °
- Rear suspension
- Twin shocks/
- Rear wheel travel
- 90 mm
- Trail
- 121 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Single disc with twin-piston caliper, and ABS
- Front tyre
- 130/70-18
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single disc with single-piston caliper, and ABS
- Rear tyre
- 150/80-16
Model years
2027
Power: 45 hp (33 kW) → 44 hp (33 kW); Wet weight: 177 kg → 176 kg; Fuel capacity: 12.9 L → 13 L
| Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 451 cm³ | 451 cm³ | 451 cm³ |
| Power | 45 hp (33 kW) | 45 hp (33 kW) | 44 hp (33 kW) |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm | 42.6 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Wet weight | 177 kg | 177 kg | 176 kg |
| Seat height | 735 mm | 735 mm | 735 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12.9 L | 12.9 L | 13 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Low seat
The 735 mm seat height can make reaching the ground easier at stops.
Modest fuel consumption
At 3.8 L/100 km, the engine uses relatively little fuel, and the tank holds 13 L.
Things to consider
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment.
Limited rear travel
The rear suspension has 90 mm of travel, which can make rough roads feel sharper.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
735 mm
Approx. loaded height
705 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 12.9 L at 3.8 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
339 km
With 10% reserve
306 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the weight of Kawasaki Eliminator 500?
The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 weighs 177 kg (wet weight).
What are the specs of Kawasaki Eliminator 500?
The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 has the following key specifications (specs): 451 cc; 45 hp (33 kW); 42.6 Nm; 177 kg (wet weight); seat height 735 mm; fuel tank 12.9 L. Specification table
How much horsepower does Kawasaki Eliminator 500 have?
The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 makes 45 hp (33 kW), with a torque of 42.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm.
What is the seat height of Kawasaki Eliminator 500?
The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 has a seat height of 735 mm.
What is the fuel tank capacity of Kawasaki Eliminator 500?
The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 has a fuel tank capacity of 12.9 L. Its calculated range is approximately 339 km; actual range varies.
What is the fuel consumption of Kawasaki Eliminator 500?
The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 has a fuel consumption of 3.8 L/100 km (61.9 mpg US; 74.3 mpg UK).
Does the Kawasaki Eliminator 500 meet the numerical A2 limits?
The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 meets the numerical A2 limits: 33.4 kW, 0.19 kW/kg. This does not confirm licence eligibility for every version and market.
