Kawasaki Versys 650 2023 vs. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2023 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

SMART PROTECTION WHEN YOU NEED IT

Just as the helmet protects your head, the airbag vest protects your spine, neck, abdomen and chest.

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MTR, Fastway, Rothewald & Co. at Louis Moto

TOP SELECTION AT FAVORABLE PRICES

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2023 compared to Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	45.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.3
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	499 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	145 mm	Travel	90 mm

Chassis

Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	121 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	785 mm
Height	Height	1,420 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	219 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	176 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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