Positioned in Kawasaki's motorcycle lineup, the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 pairs a 451 cc liquid cooled-cooled 4-stroke,, dohc, 4 valve cylinder head, parallel twin architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 43 Nm at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed with positive neutral finder gearbox and sealed chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 70 x 58.6 mm with a 11.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Eliminator 500 measures 176 kg (388 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 734 mm (28.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,519 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14.8-liter (3.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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