Alongside the Kawasaki ZX-6R, the Malaysian MotoGP also saw the debut of the 2025 Modenas Kawasaki Eliminator 500, priced at RM30,100. The price for the Eliminator 500 does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colour schemes available – Pearl Robotic White and Metallic Spark Black.
Direct competition for the Eliminator 500 in Malaysia is the Honda Rebel 500, priced at RM33,899 and the upcoming Benda Chinchilla 500 with V-twin engine, with pricing to be determined. This cruiser motorcycle from Kawasaki comes with a liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, DOHC, eight-valve mill displacing 451 cc.
Power for the Eliminator 500 is claimed to be 45.4 PS at 9,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 42.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm, going to the rear wheel via six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. This compares against the 45.59 hp at 8,500 rpm and 43.3 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm of the Rebel 500.
Braking is done with single discs front and rear, with the front getting a 310 mm diameter disc=and the back a 240 mm disc, both stopped with dual-piston callipers. Suspension uses non-adjustable telescopic forks in front with twin shock absorbers in the rear, adjustable for preload.
Wheel sizing is 18-inches in front and 16-inches in the rear, wearing 130/70 and 150/80 rubber, respectively. with 13-litres of fuel in the tank, the Eliminator 500 tips the scales at 176 kg while seat height is set at 735 mm.
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