Kawasaki Eliminator 500 (2024)

Category: Cruiser / Roadster
LAMS: Yes

RIDER PROFILE

Height: 170–180 cm
Flat footing: Yes
Bike lowered: No
Experience level: Beginner
Riding style: Weekend rides + Touring

⚡ QUICK TAKE

A forgiving, fun, and surprisingly capable first bike — light, nimble, and torquey, with enough performance to keep things exciting.

🤍 WHAT I LOVED

Extremely forgiving — perfect for a first-time rider
Reliable — handled 18,000km in 12 months without issues
Light and easy to throw around
Nimble through corners with a really comfortable lean
Strong torque — great off the line and fun to ride
Comfortable seat — capable of 6+ hour days
Great option if you don’t want a sports bike position but still want performance
Sits nicely between cruiser and sport — doesn’t feel out of place anywhere

⚠️ WHAT FELT CHALLENGING

Stock tyres lacked performance — noticeable improvement after upgrading
Stock exhaust was bulky and heavy
Slight roughness around 100km/h before gearing adjustment

PERSONAL NOTES

This bike proves you don’t need to go big to have fun.

As a first bike, it’s incredibly forgiving but still delivers enough power to keep things interesting. It feels light, responsive, and easy to ride — which builds confidence quickly.

After upgrading a few things like tyres, exhaust, and sprocket, it really came into its own and became an even better all-rounder.

It’s a great middle ground — not a full cruiser, not a sport bike — just a really enjoyable, versatile ride.

🧭 WHO THIS BIKE SUITS

Beginner riders wanting something forgiving but still fun
Riders who want torque without a full cruiser feel
Those looking for a versatile bike for both short and long rides

🚫 WHO IT MIGHT NOT SUIT

Riders wanting premium components straight out of the box
Those chasing high-end performance or top-tier power

⭐ FINAL VERDICT

Yes — especially as a first bike.

A fun, reliable, and confidence-building ride that still delivers excitement. With a few upgrades, it becomes an even stronger all-rounder.

Review by: Tiarn

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 (2024)