I always loved the Kawasaki Eliminator name. It brings back the images of the 1980s  ZL900s, really menacing looking bikes. (even though they later used that name for their 125cc bike too.)

Good review, well done sir! Taking your advice and getting Vulcan S! 🤘 LIVE LONG N PROSPER!

I have had this bike in gray ABS now for a month and have put 500 miles on it!  Originally was going to buy the Vulcan S.  After riding both I much more liked the riding position of the Eliminator than the forward controls of the Vulcan S.  And at 100 lbs. lighter felt it was just as fast!  Still in break in period but there is no lack of power on this bike!  Mirror position is horrible put extenders on it  first thing so you can see behind you.   My fuel gauge is bouncing around a lot and will have it checked at the 600 mile service!  Took my first night ride the other day and the LED lights are awesome no worries there.  No complaints on exhaust for me I like the sound and it is fairly quiet.  For me as a re-entry rider after 10 years I think it is the perfect!  I have tried to ride in all conditions, heavy traffic, freeway, high wind, twisties, around town, it performs well in all.

Picking up my Eliminator 450 tomorrow from the dealer. I love the riding postion... somewher between a standard like the Triumph Bonneville and a more commkn cruiser.

My biggest complaint was the mirrors are not in a good position. The arms are a bit shorter than they need to be.

I've ridden a lot of different cc bikes over the years (Honda Forza 300, Suzuki GS650, Triumph Bonneville,  BMW R80RT), and honestly, i dont need more than 50 hp. I dont think the majority of riders do.

I like the lower weight of the Eliminator vs the Vulcan S. Rebel seemed like a toy. Good review.

Well done. Enjoyed. Rode the Rebel and would love to try also this one. Got my like bro.

Funny little intro bit, that you would credit Shakespeare for the Round and Round quote...........and not Ratt................very quirky............🤗

I wish people used it's actual name to avoid confusion.
But a lot seem hurt by Kawasaki's choice to call it a "500" and refuse to do so.
I guess Honda adding 20ccs to theirs get a free pass then, they don't have to call it the 470.

Have around 600 miles on my Eliminator. It definetlyis zippy and having a blast on it. Waiting on some accessories toco eout

Vulcan S has forward controls which not everyone might like

That was a VERY good review. Thank you for the video!

very nice bikes , but unfortunately not many aftermarket accessories like Rebel 500 yet

Really enjoyed your review, thanks

definitely think it’s better!

Longtime Versys 650 gen1 rider chiming in - been looking at this smaller-sized cruiser because it weighs less (around 390 lbs?) and gets decent mpg's on the highway. Could be a good road trip steed. Just needs luggage, forward controls, heated grips, and a batwing fairing. And waaaaaay easier to pick up than a top-heavy Versys that falls flat on its side.

I've got a Rebel and just bought the Eliminator for my son. To me, although the suspension travel is a little less on the Eliminator, it feels much smoother than the Rebel. Love both bikes, but I think the Eliminator is actually the better bike.

good review, I went with the Triumph 400X but this bike is perfect for shorter riders, good power looks cool and it's a Kawa

The Eliminator is 99.9% perfect, that .01% that keeps it from being 100% is the mirrors, those you need to put extenders on or replace them like right away.

Great video thank you

Interesting. 50hp is exactly what the Vulcan VN900 is quoted off the showroom floor, but it has more torque and you can feel it. The sound is better too from a V-twin imo. But change up the monster mufflers for Vance & Hines + a cone-air filter with a simple Cobra 2000 plug and play fuel module dialed up to full rich (no dyno needed) and it surely pumps out over 60hp on the butt dyno :-) . Mine zipped up to 180kph on the highway from the slip road and it surprised a lot of sports bikes off the traffic lights. I should never have sold it ....