Review Kawasaki Eliminator 500 (2026)

The Most Affordable A2 Cruiser With Real Substance - 176 kg, 735 mm, 45 hp, and a Surprising Amount of Fun

No chrome, no fairing, no riding modes. Instead, you get a 176 kg curb weight, a 735 mm seat, a rev-happy 451 cc twin, and a price that is uniquely low for a new motorcycle in the cruiser segment. The Eliminator 500 is the most direct and honest retort to the idea that you need an expensive, heavy motorcycle.

As of: April 15, 2026 | Model: Kawasaki Eliminator 500 (2026) | Price: EUR 6,895 including destination | Warranty: 4 years | Stationary noise: not officially published | License: A2, 33.4 kW, rideable without restriction kit | MY2026: technically identical to MY2024, new Metallic Imperial Red/Ebony color

Concept: Less Is More - Kawasaki Answers the Honda Rebel 500 With a Purist Urban Cruiser

Kawasaki did not develop the Eliminator 500 by accident. It is a clear, deliberate answer to a segment that has been growing for years: affordable, light, beginner-friendly cruisers for urban use and short trips. The Honda Rebel 500 is the benchmark in this class. Kawasaki studied that concept closely and chose its own path in several areas. The most important difference is weight. At 176 kg, the Eliminator is 15 kg lighter than the Rebel, a genuine advantage you feel every time you matwtyqlbtzueysrqavisuoyoqyfguxswcnrzizvimcissdspwgukngtoophumhhxfjvcikvdsotfzpjxrqksobuasdzpbdlxnxtmpuvdymmgtelhpjhyrnnwawoymjxnxdeqjstrdwuwhgaqmguudckhvofkmgxpkweelpsivrlgmtyegpyhoeym

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