Kawasaki has launched the Eliminator in India at a price tag of Rs 5.62 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the neo-retro cruiser have already begun and deliveries are expected to commence soon as well. The bike comes as a fully-imported model via the CBU route, and hence the hefty price tag.
It is available in a single paint scheme– Metallic Flat Spark Black. It is billed as a more premium alternative to Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. The latest iteration of the power cruiser made its global debut in March last year. Kawasaki teased the Eliminator in India ahead of the India Bike Week 2023 in December.
Kawasaki Eliminator styling
However, contrary to expectations the Japanese superbike brand decided against launching the bike at the annual motoring event. In terms of appearance, the Eliminator is a modern interpretation of a retro cruiser with visual highlights such as a round headlamp, a sleek fuel tank, dual exhaust mufflers, an exposed frame, and short fenders.
It gets a typical low-slung stance with an accessible seat height of 735mm. Riding posture is fairly neutral with a tall handlebar and centre-set footpegs. It comes with a split-seat setup, however, real estate for the pillion is questionable. The internals including the engine casing, alloy wheels, and exposed frame are completely blacked-out, enhancing the bike’s modern appeal.
Kawasaki Eliminator specs & features
Powering Kawasaki Eliminator is a 451cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that churns out 44 bhp and 42.6 Nm of peak torque. This motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slip and assist clutch.
Underpinning the Eliminator is a steel trellis frame made specifically for the cruiser. This frame sits on 41mm telescopic forks up front and dual rear shock absorbers. The cruiser rolls on 18-inch front and 16-inch rear alloy wheels. Braking duties are carried out by 310mm front and 240mm rear disc brakes complemented by a dual-channel ABS. The Eliminator weighs 176 kg (kerb) and gets a ground clearance of 150mm.
In terms of features, Eliminator gets all-LED illumination, a fully digital LCD instrument console, and smartphone connectivity via Kawasaki’s Rideology App. Through this connectivity a steel trellis frame made specifically for the cruiser. Users can get notifications for call and email, and access riding logs and vehicle information.
