Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE - A Surprising Motorcycle
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
- A very surprising motorcycle. The Kawasaki Eliminator caught my eye some time ago. I don’t no what it was about it, perhaps it was that it wasn’t as extreme as the Kawasaki Vulcan or Honda Rebel, with mid foot pegs the position looked just perfect and the bike looked comfortable. I had to ride it.
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement 451 cm³
Maximum power 33.4 kW {45.4 PS} / 9,000 rpm
Maximum torque 42.6 N•m {4.3 kgf•m} / 6,000 rpm
Limited power version 35 kW
Power down kit 35 kW Available
Fuel consumption 35 kW kit 4.5 l/100 km
CO2 emission 35 kW kit 104 g/km
Transmission 6-speed
Brakes, front Single 310mm disc. Caliper: Dual-piston
Brakes, rear Single 240 mm disc. Caliper: Dual-piston
Suspension, front 41 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear Twin shock absorbers
Tyre, front 130/70-18M/C 63H
Tyre, rear 150/80-16M/C 71H
Wheelbase 1,520 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm
Fuel Capacity 13 litres
Seat Height 735 mm
Curb mass 176kg
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This video made me want to live in the UK just as much as it made me want a Kawasaki Eliminator xD. fantastic review!
😂😂 thanks NC 😁
went bike hunting for my gf and i got to test ride a Honda Rebel and a Eliminator and i gotta say the Eliminator was just overall better. kawasaki knocked it out of the park with this one
There is definitely something very pleasing about it 😁 thanks P 😁
Not the first bike I would gravitate to but I now appreciate its appeal. Well done!!
😂😂😂 thanks TBG 😁
I like it all blacked out and as you said it would be good for a commute or exploring the lanes with its easy handling. Thanks TAYM
Thanks GCK 😁
Rob and I were surprised by this bike during the bikeshow in Sweden, lovely and comfy seating position and great looking. Definitely on the testride list! Thanks Taym, my advice…. Buy it! 🤣 Love the entusiasm in your voice during this review!
😂😂😂 thanks Lilian 😁
Thanx TAYM! Not drawn to it, but- clearly, it did everything very well.
Thanks DCG 😁 it certainly did 😁
I really liked this review and indeed the Kawasaki motorcycle. I would be very pleased to own one of these indeed.
Thanks Chris😁 yes, it really is a lovely bike to ride 😁
Ganze Schwarz Farben wie Tod.
Nice cruiser style bike, ideal for.. um cruising 😆. As always a tip top overview TAYM.
😂😂😂 glad these things don’t go missed 😁😂😂😂 thanks ice 😁
I'm also intrigued by this little bike. I reckon Kawasaki have found a sweet spot here. I must nip down to my local Kawasaki dealer and have a go on one.
Yes, would love to know what you think 😁 thanks CMD 😁
Morning TAYM, now caught up with the last two mutters! 😅😅 .
Cracking bikes these are, my daughter's partners Mum has one , she's a shorty and love's the seat height of it . 👌👍
Cheers Mel 🍻
Yes, lovely bike to ride 😁 thanks Mel 😁
Great stuff, interesting how some bikes just vibe with people .... Still think you need to find a CL to have a go on though 😊 I still think you might love it for your winter bike.
Thanks Dave 😁 yes, I need to try one 😁
Good looking little bike, interesting review. And this time we got to see the face of TAYM as well. 😄
Thanks C 😁
The lil Eliminator looks very very naughty in totally blacked out guise.
I kinda like the offset clock. That's one thing I never really cared for the look of with the one clock Harley Sportsters, the centered dial, all by lit's lonesome self. At least the offset clocks have a buddy, an ignition housing or a small spot for GPS... or something or other.
Interesting comparison with the RE bikes, makes the Eliminator seem very appealing to a lot of riders. If I were a new rider I'd be all over something like this. The Honda Rebel 500 would be a great bike to compare it too. I've been quite smitten with the SCL 500 lately.
Well done Mr Taym!
Have a great weekend TAYMites!
Thanks PW 😁
I remember watching this being reviewed in the states but didn't think they were going to be offered in the uk so it's great to see they are. I'm sure they will be very popular with the seat height, price and looks combination. As usual the exhaust is the only thing letting it down but that's easily remedied:)
Absolutely 😁 to ride it’s a very pleasing bike and whilst the looks are a bit marmite, I like it😁 thanks SB 😁
Well done TAYM with the variety of bike reviews not one for me I’m afraid I’m a Guzzista as you know 😜 carry on that man Caio for now tat ta 👍🏻
Thanks H 😁 something for you next weekend 😁
Much better than Honda Rebel
Definitely 😁 thanks Neil 😁
Nice little bike,you just know that the 2025 model's Will be offered in different colour combinations 🤔. Love how you described the sound at 17.07 "it's pretty Taym"😂😂. Have a great weekend 😀
😂😂😂 thanks B 😁
Thanks for the great video! I bought one of these bad boys last week, having test ridden the Triumph Speed 400 (which was very good, but failed to materialise within my fairly short patience window), and then a Z500SE, which I found a bit uncomfortable after a few miles. Being a lifelong "cruiser avoider", I was persuaded to sit on the Eliminator and found it really comfortable, so took it for a test ride. I instantly liked it, and will include the offset speedo in this. The only thing I'd change is the "Fred Dibnah" exhaust described by Greywolf9292.
Love it!
😂😂😂 brilliant 😁 yes, I too refuse to wait 😁 chances are I will change my mind if I wait too long 😂😂😂 thanks KP 😁
Many years ago, I almost bought the old Eliminator.. But was very different bike.. Was in line 4 600cc and shaft drive back then .. The bike was screaming yellow colour... The cruiser is the only class/style of bike that i've never owned myself. It was due to money issues as younger me was poor... Looking at bikes constantly as I rest at home after the surgery.
That's what I use to do when got out of hospital & in recovery was look at bikes🤣.
Even driving the car I would imagine this be a good line & like that corner etc😁😆😂🤣.
@@ruahinesrider Sounds like we are addicted or something?!? 😂😂
@@Stefan_trekkie Must be,I died 3 times & broke a heap of bones & got a helicopter 🚁ride to hospital & was in a world 🌎 of hurt.Broke my back both ankles, punctured lung,3 ribs 3
fingers & back stuffed & left ankle plays up & went out brought another bike 7 months later.I say that's an addiction 😂🤣.
Thanks Stefan 😁 hope your recovery goes well 😁
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Another bike often looked down upon until it has been "Taymed". Nice one!
😂😂😂😂 thanks Robert 😁
Very similar to the Honda rebel 500, not my cup of tea but glad you enjoyed it 👍
Thanks Mark 😁
Glade you enjoyed that we bike mate. My OCD would kick in with the off set speedo 😆 though. Great review 👍
😂😂😂 thanks Ian 😁
Nice one TAYM good little bike that put me in mind of the Honda Rebel which is a similar thing get rid of that awful silencer and she would look great I think with that matt scheme maybe satin/matt wheels might look better the clock well I maybe could get used to that not being central but all in all it's a strong 7 from me on looks cheers 👌👍
Thanks crumb 😁 a much more realistic look than the rebel I think 😁 if you know what I mean 😁
Superb real world ride review TAYM Offset clock to make space for the ignition switch doesn't bother me at all. Kawaski don't make bad bikes do they and it looks like Kawasaki provide the option to remove the pillion seat. What you look like on it, is better than you think. Back in the sixties, a comfortable riding position was thought to be, when the rider's forearm - elbow to wrist is at the same angle as the thigh - hip to knee.
Thanks B 😁 they’ve definitely done a good job on this one 😁
I prefer offset clocks. Much better-looking than the Rebel. Lighter, too. I have a KTM 390 Duke. I wouldn't mind one of these instead. 18'' front wheel; 16'' rear. Just googled it. Not trying to be clever, but I thought they didn't look big. I like the front cowl. It could do with fatbars. Brilliant rear rack.
Thorough review.
Thanks 😁 great bike to ride for sure 😁
Looks better than the Honda version TAYM, but I’d have to cover up the ridiculous name on the tank with some black tape, marvellous 🤩
Exactly 😁 thanks AS 😁
Good video vlog
This is going to be major competition for the RE 350 simply because of the HP
However put the side by side and take a look
The RE wins hands down
Just my opinion and each to their own
Thanks for the ride along
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Absolutely, but a good alternative 😁 thanks John 😁
It's not a bad looking bike if you like the cruiser style, the blackout look suits it very well. The exhaust is a pretty chimney like ( I'll bet Fred Dibnah's climbed smaller ones) and very quiet. Even it's 900cc Big brother the Vulcan doesn't offer enough grunt for me but then you know it's all about grunt with me 😊😂😂
😂😂😂😂 brilliant description 😂😂 thanks GW 😁
Trying to be positive about this, I’d agree it’s not as unattractive as the Honda Rebel 500. They’re trying to use an existing frame to cobble together another style of bike, sort of like Honda is doing with their Rebels. I don’t find the look particularly flattering. I think Kawasaki has managed to make the USB port on the new BSA look pretty good with what they’ve done. They do make excellent small parallel twins, and I’m sure this one is no exception. The Japanese manufacturers have always struggled with designing cruisers, and they seldom come up with something striking. Usually just something to compete with other Japanese cruisers. I don’t want to seem snobbish, being in the US, the home of Harleys and Indians, as neither are my cup of tea, but the American manufacturers do seem to have a better sense of style when designing cruisers.
Thanks Alvin 😁 yes, everything is relative 😁
Bought this bike in may moving down from a Honda cb650r strangely the rack was a £99 accessory? Love the bike and not missing the Honda (much)😢
Such a great fun bike to ride 😁 yes, this was the SE version 😁
👍👍🏍. Nice, all you need , but bikes aren,t about needs are they 😉
Sometimes they are.
😂😂😂😂😂 thanks Paul 😁 wants😉😂😂
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Not sure about that clock, not the offset but the thickness of the rim. Would like to see the face bigger and the rim thinner. Did the mirrors work? look like they need longer stems. Other than that a good commuter I suspect.
Surprisingly, the mirrors were really good 😁
You didn't look too big on it - maybe because of the wheel size? Good ride and an interesting bike. Even if it isn't a Triumph.... 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks Mark 😁😂😂😂
The 21" front wheel is interesting, perhaps it needed a bit more stability than, say, a 19" would. How did it feel at higher speed with some wind blowing?
Thanks AG 😁 it felt a solid bike, even in the wind at 60/70 mph 😁
So it’s an SE but it’s not orange? Is that because it’s not in the US? Huh, I like it. Good review thanks. I like it too, even more than the z500. Maybe you’re over 40, too. lol.
Thanks TG 😁 I most certainly am 😁😂😂
It was on my list for a first big bike, however I don’t think the black suits it. Please Kawasaki give us some more adventurous colours like what is available in the US !!
Thanks Neil 😁 I reckon it would look marvellous I. The green and black 😁
@@TAYM I like the white
I did sit on one at the bike show last year and it was very comfy to sit on, plus you can choose any colour you like as long as it’s black………………😒
😂😂😂😂 thanks Wozza 😁
Onde você comprou esse suporte traseiro para bagagens? Poderia colocar um site ou nome do fabricante?
It is standard on the SE version so I imagine it is made by Kawasaki 😁 thanks Sid 😁
Seems ideal except for the incongruous and useless mudguard !! Are aftermarket full mudguards available ?
Thanks John 😁 yes, those exhaust pipes aren’t going to last too long 😁
Did you spot the American 2 strokes in the background at the dealer. More torque than a rocket 3. Unfortunately they weigh 100 tons ish 😂
I didn’t 🤔 😂😂😂😂 thanks Charlie 😁
@@TAYM General motors in the railway depot. Class66. Efficient but don't sound brill. V12? 2 stroke diesel
@@zedcharlie 😂😂😂
Do these have 3 different riding triangles to choose from like the 650 Vulcan to get comfy.A good idea 💡 that & they're very popular bikes.
I don’t think so🤔 but could be wrong 😁 thanks RR 😁
I’ll look when I can no longer manage! Does it have stabilisers? 🤣
Thinking of the future, can I get it on Mobility? 🤣🤣
😁😆😂🤣.
Guzzi V7 got low seat rather have that.
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I thought that box by the right hand mirror was a whole tablet not just a usb socket. 😂😂. Love When you do the sense's. If only I could get a woman's perfume that smells like my old ajs I'd constantly be nursing a semi 🤭👍
😂😂😂😂 brilliant 😁 can you imagine 😂😂😂 brilliant 😁 odour AJS 😂😂 thanks Trev 😁 I thought it was where they kept the tool kit 😂😂
I think it looks good, better than the rebel on wich you would really look like a monkey.
Hope in half a year you can review the classic 650.
Good review as allways, thanks Taym
That would be marvellous wouldn’t it 😁 thanks Berry 😁
The offset is strange. It is like they planned to use a second one, then forgot.
I remember some classic bikes came with off-set clocks… Matchless?
😂😂😂😂 thanks DW😁
Really🤔 never knew that 😁 thanks G 😁
I've hypothesized that it's to make room for a phone stand without interfering with the gauge cluster.
Is the rear tyre flat? Oh no .... 😁😁. The Kawasaki Abominator is nice and light 🤣🤣.
😂😂😂😂😂 thanks GBD 😁 how’s Canada? 😁
@@TAYM We are enjoying the scenic parts of western Canada 👍👍
@@GapBahnDirk wonderful
Lot of REs have offset clocks.
They do are they are just as annoying 😁😂😂😂 thanks Mike 😁
No center stand, but seems like a nice little bike otherwise!
Yep, ridiculous isn’t it 😁 thanks MP 😁
Soz Taym but looks like a hearse, Matt black offset speedo. Bet it’s gorgeous to ride but can’t accept looks. I know I am probably a minority. I was watching a vlog about development of honda cb series yesterday and all that chrome and spokes on 350/360/500/550/750 pure bike porn for me😂sad old git never got up to date
😂😂😂 thanks Volt 😁 what’s the name of the channel 😁 sounds like a good watch 😁
Better if it had a centre stand.
Absolutely 😁 thanks William 😁
Bet they wanted to call it the Exterminator...exterminate! exterminate! exterminate! down the road Dr TAYM. 😊
Darlek.
Billie Piper best Dr Who assistant ever RR...those Cybermen freaked me out more than the Darleks
@@daintree2455 Agree about Billie Piper as best assistant 😉.
😂😂😂😂😂 thanks DT 😁
I agree but the stone angels freaked me out the most 😱😂😂
🏍+ 🐵= TAYM
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I know that they are an ok bike but man that fell out the ugly tree and smacked every branch full in the face on the way down lol .
😂😂😂😂 brilliant 😂😂 thanks Kev 😁
Surprising and for sure a good bike, however looks like a vacuum cleaner...
Thanks LM 😁😂😂
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Damn, again...
Back in form I see.
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No thanks end off what a ugly looking bike
😂😂😂 just say what you mean, don’t hold back 😂😂😂 thanks Frank 😁