Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Eliminator: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda Rebel 500 (2024-2025) and the Kawasaki Eliminator (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda Rebel 500 46 hp, Kawasaki Eliminator 45 hp.
- Torque: Honda Rebel 500 43 Nm, Kawasaki Eliminator 42.6 Nm.
- Weight: Honda Rebel 500 185 kg, Kawasaki Eliminator 175 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda Rebel 500 (2024-2025)46 (best)
- Kawasaki Eliminator (2024-present)45
Torque Nm
- Honda Rebel 500 (2024-2025)43 (best)
- Kawasaki Eliminator (2024-present)42.6
Weight kg
- Honda Rebel 500 (2024-2025)185
- Kawasaki Eliminator (2024-present)175 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-2025 Remove |  2024-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2024-2025 | 2024-present |
| Engine | 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC 8-valve | 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve, 70.0 x 58.6mm bore/stroke, 11.3:1 compression; derived from the Ninja 400/Z400 engine family (also used in the 2024+ Ninja 500/Z500) and tuned for low/mid-range cruiser character |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 471 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 46 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest | 45 hp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 43 Nm @ 6,000 rpmBest | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | 6-speed manual with cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 185 kg (wet) | 175 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 691 mm | 734 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11.4 L | 12.9 LBest |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 122mm (4.8in) travel | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, ~120mm (4.7 in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin rear shocks, 5-position spring-preload adjustable, 96mm (3.8in) travel | Twin shocks, adjustable spring preload, ~80-89mm (3.1-3.5 in) travel |
| Brake system | Non-ABS standard; ABS offered as an optional trim | ABS optional (+$300); standard disc brakes front/rear |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc, 2-piston caliper (w/ ABS trim) | Single 310mm disc, twin-piston caliper (Nissin) |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, 1-piston caliper (w/ ABS trim) | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper (Nissin) |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 | 150/80-16 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 6,499 (US)Best | USD 6,649 (US) |