Kawasaki has launched the 2023 Eliminator in the Japanese market, and this cruiser motorcycle is expected to arrive in India very soon. While the Indian launch details of the 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator are not available yet, here we explain the top five highlights of this Japanese cruiser motorcycle.
The new 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator draws styling inspiration from the Vulcan S and thus packs cues such as a round headlight, chopped fenders, a single-pod instrument cluster, a 12-litre fuel tank, a split-style seat, an exposed frame, a side-slung exhaust, and alloy wheels.
The company also offers the SE variant in the Japanese market that further benefits from a headlight cowl, front fork gaiters, and a two-tone seat.
The SE variant also gets a USB Type-C power socket with a waterproof design and Kawasaki's first Mitsuba Sankowa GPS-compatible drive recorder system.
The colour choices for the standard model include Metallic Flat Spark Black and Pearl Robotic White. In comparison, the SE version is available in a single paint option – Metallic Matte Carbon Grey with Flat Ebony.
The company has also listed optional extras for the 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator. These include a low seat, high seat, pillion grabrail, rear carrier, radiator guard, engine slider, tank pad, and heated grips. The company will also offer a USB Type-C charger as an accessory for the base model.
The mechanical specifications on the new Kawasaki Eliminator include the same 398cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine as the Ninja 400. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, this motor is tuned to deliver a maximum output of 46.9bhp at 10,000rpm and a peak torque of 37Nm at 8,000rpm. The World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC) certified fuel economy of this motorcycle stands at 25.7kmpl, thus giving it a range of over 300km per full tank.
The feature list on the 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator comprises full-LED lighting (headlight, taillight, and turn indicators), a Bluetooth-enabled fully-digital instrument cluster, assist and slipper clutch, and Nissin-sourced dual-channel ABS.
The LCD consists of a speedometer, digital bar-style tachometer, gear position indicator, clock, odometer, two trip meters, and fuel gauge, current. It also shows average fuel consumption, maintenance reminders, and call and email notifications.
This cruiser-style motorcycle is built around a trellis frame and rides on 41mm telescopic front forks and twin rear shocks. The braking setup includes a single 310mm disc at the front and a single 240mm rotor at the back, while the safety net includes a dual-channel ABS.
The motorcycle rides on an 18-inch front and 16-inch rear wheel. These are shod in 130/70-section front and 150/80-section rear tubeless tyres.
Once launched, this Japanese cruiser motorcycle will rival the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 in the Indian market.
