Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Eliminator
Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Eliminator side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2017 and since 2024.
Key differences
- Lighter: Kawasaki Eliminator (176 vs 190 kg, kerb weight)
- Lower seat: Honda Rebel 500 (690 vs 735 mm)
- Longer range: Kawasaki Eliminator (about 185 vs 160 miles)
| Specs | Honda Rebel 500 | Kawasaki Eliminator |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2017 | since 2024 |
| Type | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Licence | A2 | A2 |
| Engine | 471 cc, 2 cyl. | 451 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | ✓34 kW / 46 bhp (best value) | 33.4 kW / 45 bhp |
| Torque | 43.3 Nm at 6000 rpm | 42.6 Nm at 6000 rpm |
| Weight | 190 kg (kerb weight) | ✓176 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 690 mm | 735 mm (low seat 715 mm) |
| Suspension travel | front 121 mm, rear 95 mm | front 120 mm, rear 90 mm |
| Max load | 176 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) | 180 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS from 2017 | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 11.2 l | ✓13 l (best value) |
| Fuel use | 74 mpg (3.8 l/100 km) | 74 mpg (3.8 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 160 miles | ✓185 miles (best value) |
| New price (official German list, converted) | £5,500 | £5,600 - £5,600 |
| Used price (estimate) | £3,000 - £4,900 | £4,400 - £5,000 |
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Honda Rebel 500: Watch out
- Not great for a passenger
Kawasaki Eliminator: Watch out
- Not great for a passenger
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