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HomeAutoPhotos In Pics: Kawasaki Revives Eliminator Cruiser With A New 450 Cc Engine
In pics: Kawasaki revives Eliminator cruiser with a new 450 cc engine
By: HT Auto Desk Updated on: 09 Jun 2023, 17:18 PM
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Kawasaki Eliminator uses a 451 cc liquid-cooled engine that is a reworked version of Ninja 400's engine.
1/10 Kawasaki has launched the Eliminator in the USA. It is different from the Eliminator that is sold in Japan.
2/10 The main difference between the two motorcycles is the engine. In Japan, the Eliminator is sold with a 399 cc engine whereas in the USA, the engine has a capacity of 451 cc.
3/10 The engine has received a longer 6.8 mm stroke which should improve low-end performance . It puts out 42 Nm of peak torque.
4/10 Moreover, the Eliminator also gets a bigger 5.8-litre airbox and larger 32 mm throttle bodies. The gearbox on duty is a 6-speed unit with a slip and assist clutch.
5/10 The motorcycle uses an all-new chassis that is suspended by telescopic forks in the front and dual rear shock absorbers.
6/10 Braking duties are performed by disc in the front as well as at the rear. There is ABS on offer as well.
7/10 Kawasaki is offering two variants of the Eliminator in the USA. There is Standard and SE ABS.
8/10 The difference between the variants is of the features and cosmetic upgrades.
9/10 The SE gets exclusive colour schemes, a different seat, headlight cowl, fork boots and a waterproof USB C outlet.
10/10 The Eliminator is designed as a low-slung cruiser with a teardrop fuel tank.