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43/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.25 hp/kg
Torque
43 Nm
Engine
451 ccm
Technical Overview
2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Kawasaki for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE relies on a 451 cc (27.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44.8 HP (32.7 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 42.6 Nm (31.4 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 99.3 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Eliminator 500 SE measures 177 kg (390 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.95 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 735 mm (28.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12.87-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 339 km (211 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
99.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.25 HP/kg (3.95 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~339 km (211 mi)
Engine
Displacement451.0 ccm (27.52 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power44.8 HP (32.7 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque42.6 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke70.0 x 58.6 mm (2.8 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI w/ Digital Advance
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.80 litres/100 km (26.3 km/l or 61.90 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases88.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steel
Rake30.0°
Trail121 mm (4.8 inches)
Front Suspension41mm telescopic fork/
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks/
Rear Travel90 mm (3.5 inches)
Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-18
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Single disc with twin-piston caliper, and ABS
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single disc with single-piston caliper, and ABS
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.177.0 kg (390.2 pounds)
Seat Height735 mm (28.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1140 mm (44.9 inches)
Overall Length2250 mm (88.6 inches)
Overall Width785 mm (30.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.87 litres (3.40 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Matte Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony
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