The new 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator arrives as a classic cruiser with modern styling. The low-slung design and laidback stance remain but the bike also gets a round LED headlamp, exposed frame, and all-black components. The cruiser packs a circular LCD instrument console with all the essentials including a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature, gear position indicator, two trip meters and more. The unit also gets Bluetooth connectivity via the Kawasaki Rideology app with calls and notifications.
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Power on the new Kawasaki Eliminator comes from the 451 cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine derived from the Ninja 400. The unit develops 44 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 46 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. The motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and also comes with an assist and slipped clutch. Other mechanicals include 41 mm telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking performance from a 310 mm semi-floating front disc and a 220 mm disc at the rear with dual-channel ABS. The bike rides on a 130/70/R18 tyre at the front and a 150/80R16 tyre at the rear wrapped around 10-spoke alloy wheels.
At 734 mm, the seat height on the new Eliminator will be accessible to all, while Kawasaki is offering adjustable footpegs and seats on the motorcycle to make it more comfortable for the rider. Kawasaki India will begin deliveries of the new Eliminator from mid-January onwards. The company is also offering accessories with the motorcycle including a rear carrier, tank pad, radiator screen and frame sliders. The Eliminator 450 primarily competes against the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 in the middleweight cruiser segment.
First Published Date: 02 Jan 2024, 20:46 PM IST