Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024
Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore70 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power89 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque95 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio12
DisplacementDisplacement499 ccmDisplacement975 ccm

Suspension Front

DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel114 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel90 mmTravel76.2 mm

Chassis

TrailTrail121 mmTrail137 mm

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter260 mm

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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,250 mmLength2,250 mm
WidthWidth785 mmWidth840 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight705 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,545 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)176 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity11.7 l
RangeRange342 kmRange245 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions89 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions126 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.8 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.1 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

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

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Price Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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