Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

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

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

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

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	89 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12
Displacement	Displacement	499 ccm	Displacement	975 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	114 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	90 mm	Travel	76.2 mm

Chassis

Trail	Trail	121 mm	Trail	137 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	260 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
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	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	785 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	705 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	176 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	221 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l
Range	Range	342 km	Range	245 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	89 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	126 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 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

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

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