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KawasakiEliminator

2024-present

Power
45hp
@ 9,000 rpm
Torque
42.6Nm
@ 6,000 rpm
Weight
175kg
wet
Engine
451cc
2 cyl · parallel-twin
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Launch price (US)USD 6,649

Kawasaki Eliminator SE (modern 2024+ model) on display at EICMA 2024 — photo by AVMOTO
Kawasaki Eliminator SE (modern 2024+ model) on display at EICMA 2024 — photo by AVMOTO · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Kawasaki Eliminator is listed for 2024-present, in 1 version. Category: Cruiser. Latest version (2024-present): 451 cc, 45 hp, 42.6 Nm, and 175 kg.

Engine

Engine
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
Displacement
451 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
parallel-twin
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual with cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch, chain final drive
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
45 hp
Power (metric)
33.4 kW
Peak power at
9,000 rpm
Torque
42.6 Nm
Peak torque at
6,000 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, ~120mm (4.7 in) travel
Rear suspension
Twin shocks, adjustable spring preload, ~80-89mm (3.1-3.5 in) travel
Front tire
130/70-18
Rear tire
150/80-16

Brakes

System
ABS optional (+$300); standard disc brakes front/rear
Front
Single 310mm disc, twin-piston caliper (Nissin)
Rear
Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper (Nissin)

Dimensions

Weight
175 kg
Weight basis
curb
Seat height
734 mm
Fuel capacity
12.9 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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