[hd2000]

What do you guys think about this bike


Kawasaki Eliminator 400 Breaks Cover – 399cc Parallel-Twin Engine, Trellis Frame & More - DriveSpark News

 

[Grantman]

A couple of basic factual errors

Article says the 12l eliminator tank is nearly 5 litre's smaller than the ninja 400 which would make the Ninja tank 17litre. The Ninja's tank is 14l.

Article says the eliminator is 8kg heavier than the Ninja at 176kg. The Ninja curb weight is 166kg, so the eliminator is 10kg heavier.

2023 Kawasaki Ninja® 400 ABS | Motorcycle | Approachable Power

The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja® 400 ABS motorcycle features a lightweight trellis frame and a compact 399cc twin-cylinder engine that delivers class-leading performance.

www.kawasaki.com

 

[Baxter]

Cycle World is questioning whether/when this bike might get a global release: Kawasaki Eliminator Returns

I like it, but it should have a larger gas tank, not smaller, especially since it's heavier. But I always want greater range. Kinda a fixation of mine.

 

[invenio]

Looks like the Vulcan S and is priced like the Vulcan S. What niche are they going for here?

 

[Baxter]

Looks like the Vulcan S and is priced like the Vulcan S. What niche are they going for here?

Hmmmm ... good point. Maybe that's why Cycle World is speculating that it won't have a global release--the 400 may be for displacement-restricted markets while everyone else gets the 650.

Given my N400's performance, I think I'd like the Eliminator over the Vulcan S for its flickable light weight. I test rode a Vulcan S and thought it was slow to lean over compared to my N400.

 

[Duckman]

Looks like something you would buy your wife and then take her up to the Dragon to learn to ride. 🤮

 

[hd2000]

I think Kawasaki sees the Honda Rebel 500 and is looking to dethrone it. Should be good for shorter riders.

 

[Flash Bantam]

Always good to have another option in small displacement motorcycles. The original from the 90s had a cool look.

 

[NinjaBraap]

Not worth it for a cruiser. I'm not a fan of cruisers, but as a mechanic I've had to test ride a good number. Even large displacement cruisers are slow af, and so boring. The only cruiser I'd ever consider buying honestly is the Yamaha Bolt, and while it had a decent amount of get up and go and wasn't overly heavy or cumbersome, still wan't great. The Bolt is 950cc, and having ridden a Rebel 300 and 500, anything under 650cc is just a waste of time and money in the cruiser world honestly.

 

[xorbe]

I think Kawasaki sees the Honda Rebel 500 and is looking to dethrone it. Should be good for shorter riders.

I think the larger cc Honda 500 will make more sense to many buyers. It's not a high strung type of platform.

 

[hd2000]

SE variant of the Kawasaki Eliminator 400 comes with front and rear cameras.
I think this is a good idea for all motorcycles. It would sure help in a court to prove who is at fault. Like the Tesla cameras.

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