New cruiser bike Kawasaki Eliminator 500 has been launched in India. (Compiled by R. Rakendu)
The new 451cc Eliminator 500 features a parallel-twin engine and offers the riders a comfortable riding position. The ex-showroom price of the bike starts at Rs 5.62 lakh.
The bike has a six-speed gear box with a slip/assist clutch and comes with a fuel capacity of 13 litres. The new Eliminator is light weight when compared to Vulcan S, with a kerb weight of 176kg and a seat height of 735mm.
Eliminator 500 offers a 6.8mm stroke and comes in a single colour option - Metallic Flat Spark Black. It has a 16 inch hind wheel and an 18 inch front wheel with a dual-channel ABS.
The bike has a peak torque of 42.6Nm at 6000 rpm and has a maximum power of 45hp at 9000rpm.
The new cruiser bike comes with a digital screen, smart phone connectivity and full LED illumination. Royal Enfield’s Super Meteor 650 can be considered as the rival competitor for Eliminator 500.