Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 vs. Honda CL500 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Honda CL500 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 vs Honda CL500 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Honda CL500 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 compared to Honda CL500 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Honda CL500 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Honda CL500 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	43.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	10.7
Displacement	Displacement	499 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	90 mm	Travel	145 mm

Chassis

Trail	Trail	121 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
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	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	785 mm	Width	831 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	176 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	192 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
Range	Range	342 km	Range	488 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	89 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	84 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.6 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

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

Honda CL500 2023

Uncomplicated scrambler with a cool look, light-footed handling and a rev-happy engine - riding fun guaranteed for everyone. The CL500 proves to be a fun companion for every day on paved and unpaved roads. With a wide range of accessories available ex works, the Scrambler can be completely customised.

attractive price

comfortable ergonomics

stylish look

agile, easy handling

Display poorly legible

little long-distance comfort