the KAWASAKI Eliminator, Commuter or MENACE? (it's nice)
Jack Is Outside
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In this video I see what the Eliminator's true spirit is, whether that be a practical commuting cruiser, or something more sinister and track oriented.
But I don't really mob through the turns though... just keep in mind the lil suggestion speeds were far lower, we didn't need that!
If YOU like the Eliminator, lmk what color option you like the best.
20 Comments
@sharkymarky7251 1 year ago
Bought a '24 SE as my first bike about 3 months ago, and a 1,000 miles later, I'm absolutely loving it. More horsepower and lighter than the Rebel 500 and a MUCH more comfortable seat. Added a Puig Ranger windshield, a Shad 50L top case (on the Kawasaki rack), and mirror extenders (my only complaint about the stock setup). It's mostly for commuting, but I've had it at 70 on the interstate plenty. The windshield makes a big difference! I tested it up against the Rebel, Triumph Speed 400, and the RE Super Meteor, and, except for the cooler sound of the RE, I think I definitely made the right choice.
@rudypericolo 1 year ago
Sorry this ended up being kinda long: I got my first M endorsement in 1986, I'm not evel knieval but, I'm no beginner either. Maybe cuz im older and less of a risk taker but, I dont feel shortchanged in any way by getting an Eliminator.
After my last bike was hit n run about 5yrs ago, I thought well im getting old I'm 50 I've made it this far that was my last bike.
About 2yrs ago I got an itch that needed scratching and somehow ended up with an Eliminator in my garage... and after finally getting a few aftermarket parts for it about 6 months to a year later, Im kinda lovin it now.
About 30 years ago I got my first harley with a windshield and the salesman said to me kind of off the cuff, if you put that windshield on there youre never gonna be able to ride w/o one ever again.
And that was my only real disappointment I felt with the bike. I got the first one, I mean literally the first se model any dealership had in my metro area and I had to wait 6 months before any aftermarket parts came out for it and that gave me the only buyers remorse I had about the bike. Not the smaller engine, 15 minutes after riding off the lot I got it up to 96 on the highway home (Ive since got it up to a particular mph that Ive made sure to do atleast once on every one of my bikes). there wasn't anything I didn't like about the bike except it needed a few things that just weren't out there yet.
Most notably an engine guard, gotta have some highway pegs to stretch out. A sissy bar, comfort for the little lady and for my bags. A better exhaust, nobody that's been riding nearly 40yrs wants to ride on something that sounds like a microwave oven. And a windshield because the salesman was right all those years ago.
Now that I've got those well, they say its a beginer bike but, it's also a pretty good bike for older dudes too.
After my last bike was hit n run about 5yrs ago, I thought well im getting old I'm 50 I've made it this far that was my last bike.
About 2yrs ago I got an itch that needed scratching and somehow ended up with an Eliminator in my garage... and after finally getting a few aftermarket parts for it about 6 months to a year later, Im kinda lovin it now.
About 30 years ago I got my first harley with a windshield and the salesman said to me kind of off the cuff, if you put that windshield on there youre never gonna be able to ride w/o one ever again.
And that was my only real disappointment I felt with the bike. I got the first one, I mean literally the first se model any dealership had in my metro area and I had to wait 6 months before any aftermarket parts came out for it and that gave me the only buyers remorse I had about the bike. Not the smaller engine, 15 minutes after riding off the lot I got it up to 96 on the highway home (Ive since got it up to a particular mph that Ive made sure to do atleast once on every one of my bikes). there wasn't anything I didn't like about the bike except it needed a few things that just weren't out there yet.
Most notably an engine guard, gotta have some highway pegs to stretch out. A sissy bar, comfort for the little lady and for my bags. A better exhaust, nobody that's been riding nearly 40yrs wants to ride on something that sounds like a microwave oven. And a windshield because the salesman was right all those years ago.
Now that I've got those well, they say its a beginer bike but, it's also a pretty good bike for older dudes too.
@jontasdemir6761 1 year ago
"catch me in my next video where i am also stupid." will do brother lol. Thanks for the video!
@jjstuartonwriting8150 1 year ago
Why you don't have several hundred thousand subscribers is beyond me, loved the video and the humour.
@bernardbeninger5942 5 months ago
What a great way to spend 24:18 on a lazy Monday evening. Came for the great Eliminator review subscribed for the humour. Been trying to decide between the CF Moto Heritage X and his bike both new 2024's for a great price here in Montreal $3900-ish usd! Gotta love when dealers need to make space for the new models! Think I'm getting the Eliminator! Good luck with the channel Jack!
@bowestersund3054 11 months ago (edited)
I'll get mine on Monday. Light and low. Up until April I had a 2013 Honda CB500F and I ended up making the stupid decision to sell it. But of course I ended up missing those summer day rides. So much to my wifes disappointment I began watching reviews and ended up picking the Eliminator. And now when it's autumn here in Sweden I managed to get a fairly good price on a new 2025 model. Same color. Have no idea if it's white or grey. But I couldn't care less. Was actually considering a Z650, but I had to be somewhat realistic since I'll be 69 day after I get the Eliminator delivered.
Thanks for the review and Safe Riding to all of You !!
Thanks for the review and Safe Riding to all of You !!
@shufflythedog 1 year ago
16:26 This is the first video of yours I'm watching, and I'm really enjoying it. Love your sense of humour! And really appreciate your review of the Eliminator. I've been stuck between this and the Rebel 500; based on the last few videos I've seen, including yours, I think I will be going with the Eliminator. Although of course I'm going to be testing it first - I've ridden the Rebel via the riding school I attended (and I really loved it actually), so I'm eager to see how my experience with the Kawa goes.
@andreavignes3153 1 year ago
Great video, very informative. I had a Vulcan 650s great bike loved the zip. However I am very little small boned and 5’ an 110 lbs. it was just to heavy for me. I sold and regret not having a bigger bike. I am just getting to the age (60)I don’t want to have muscle with a bike. I now only have a Kawasaki kid 230 I had to lower it to touch the ground but I can really have fun with it zipping around the Smokey Mountains.I decided to buy this Eliminator 500 for mor power and longer rides. This video really sealed the deal. Thank u so for the review. All I have to do is get bar riser to bring handle bars back a bit and get a lower seat and I will be good to go. Now on the exciting journey of looking for the perfect color. 😊😊😊😊
the KAWASAKI Eliminator, Commuter or MENACE? (it's nice)
Jack Is Outside
40,490 views
In this video I see what the Eliminator's true spirit is, whether that be a practical commuting cruiser, or something more sinister and track oriented.
But I don't really mob through the turns though... just keep in mind the lil suggestion speeds were far lower, we didn't need that!
If YOU like the Eliminator, lmk what color option you like the best.
It is zippy, I can take off from a stop and just after I shift to fourth gear it's going 85 MPH. It corners great and delivers between 62 and 66 mpg, depending on how I ride it.
I thought about a Vulcan S but it would have cost $1800 more and didn't come with a passenger seat or passenger foot pegs. So the Eliminator won.
So far I added a rear carrier and a Givi top case (29Liter for $98.00) And I changed the front spocket from a 14 tooth to a 15 toorh to lower the rpm at highway speeds. (lowered about 500 rpm at 60 mph) I also bought a 38 tooth rear spocker to replace the 43 tooth spocket but haven't changed it yet.I plan to soon now that cooler weather has arrived. My hope is to lower the rpm even more at highway speeds without losing too much of that wonderful zip it has.
I added a Puig windshield but it directed ALL the wind to my ears and I removed it. the bike is more comfortable without it.
I hope with both spockets changed the rpm will be lowered about 1000 rom at highway speeds allowing me to travel at 70 mph comfortably and still have a zippy little bike that is more fun than any Harley I ever owned. And that's why I love motorcycles...FUN.
Ride safe and enjoy every journey.