Kawasaki Eliminator 500

[@glyngreenwood8377]

Test rode one for about 3 hours...ABSOLUTELY loved it,light,power is enough in the real world,comfort,smooth brakes,hardly anything to complain about except the exhaust ...Bought one !

[@TAYM]

Excellent 😁 fantastic useable bike 😁 thanks Glyn 😁

[@Matthewsmith-2024]

I've had my eliminator a little over a year and still love it. It's my daily commuter. Saves me a ton on gas, has plenty of power when I need it, and is great in traffic.

[@TAYM]

Excellent 😁 I only had this for a week but it was just brilliant, so easy 😁 thanks Matt 😁

[@daintree2455]

Great little bike and definitely the most micky mouse mirrors I've ever seen.😊😊 Thanks TAYM.

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 thanks DT 😁

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Just sold my GoldStar and bought the SE version, delivered last Thursday. Running it in so limited to 4000 revs about 50 in 6th, bit of a pain but needs must. Bought the taller seat because im 6ft tall and i concur with the mirrors, not the best. The clutch is the lightest i've ever used and the gearbox is brilliant.

[@TAYM]

Thanks Ian 😁 without doubt it is an excellent bike, so very smooth 😁

[@christophercrawford9361]

Fantastic video sire. You have my allegiance

[@TAYM]

😂😂 thanks Chris 😁 from now you shall be known as Sir Chris 😁😂😂

[@christophercrawford9361]

@TAYM I am honored to be your humble knight my liege

[@fuglbird]

A very promising motorcycle. Mount your GPS to the right of the speedometer. Panniers mounted above the exhaust keeps the bike slim on our camping trips to Spain. A motorcycle in the right size that can do everything I need.

[@TAYM]

Thanks Fug 😁

[@paulwatts905]

Fabulous rel world bike. 👍👍🏍

[@TAYM]

Thanks Paul 😁

[@ragarse3]

What a cracking bike, a true one off. If its half as good as my Vulcan S its a winner. Nice vid pal.

[@TAYM]

Thanks Rag😁

[@GapBahnDirk]

It is good to see you on something different. I enjoy the variety 👍👍. I generally like mid-size bikes.

[@TAYM]

Thanks GBD 😁

[@aussiebikerdude6563]

I like it, would definitely choose that one over the Vulcan, the tank is a nice shape 😊

[@TAYM]

Thanks ABD 😁

[@BlakesPipes]

Never owned a Kawasaki till 2021. Got a Concours14 , the same month I had seen Exeter Riders ride on the W800 Café, and I had to have it. Which brought me to you! I told people that I was not a Kawasaki fan boy, they just made bikes I like to look at and feel good. Which might be the reason for their slogan " let the good time roll". I dislike putting all my eggs into one basket, but I do have plans to buy a KLR soon.... possibly..... maybe.... anyways, also a Honda Trail 125 and HD Sportster as my tinker bike. That would fill my wants of bikes, well maybe the Ninja 500 for a sport bike. See there I go again, going back to Kawasaki. I like this Eliminator, and that would replace the Sportster in my line up, but the Eliminator is not a tinker bike for me. But if I just wanted a cruiser with a bit of pep with the guarantee to start, and no hassles, such a nice addition that would be just for around town, beach cruising bike. Thanks TAYM and to that algorithm, make sure people see this man and his machines, but hold back the ladies, TAYM is married, but the bike is single!😮

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant comment, love it😁

[@jjstuartonwriting8150]

I like the Eliminator over the Vulcan because of the look, but also because of fuel economy, flickability, and the fact you can cruiser at a lower RPM. The Vulcan starts to bog down below 4000rpm so you are constantly revving it and the torque is addictive. The Vulcan is more of a sport bike disguised as a cruiser, while the Eliminator is a cruiser with a gentle engine.

[@TAYM]

Can’t argue with any of that 😁 thanks Stuart 😁

[@BanzoUnchained]

Interesting bikes coming out these days!

[@TAYM]

Definitely 😁 thanks Banzo 😁

[@scottwallace3050]

I also really like this bike and can see having one someday. As it is, I cannot start my own bikes without making the "brrrrrt bing" sound when I turn the key...thanks TAYM 😅

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 thanks Scott 😂😂

[@timparish172]

A nice bike, but any bike that’s only available with matte paint is immediately off my shopping list!

[@volt8684]

And all black🤬

[@TAYM]

😂😂thanks Tim 😁

[@Cj-nu7nx]

Love the video!! But on this style of bike I don't know why but I would still purchase a Royal Enfield in this bracket. Maybe because they are more character full on the engine? Moving up, I found the Vulcan S 650 maybe more comfortable on first sit and test ride than the Super Meteor 650. But as a smaller bloke than you at 5'10 felt like a giant on it and the experience on the Royal Enfield SM felt so much better and less buzzy! Still this bike looks great. Great work Mate!

[@TAYM]

Thanks CJ 😁 yes, the REs feel a bit more substantial I think 😁

[@martinowl]

A stylish roadster? It looks a decent offering from Kawasaki. At a quick glance, the engine looks like a modern interpretation of the old GPZ motor. No bad thing.

[@TAYM]

Thanks Martin 😁

[@simonbowen6653]

It's a shame that it gets overlooked by the Triumph 400's and the Royal Enfield 350/450's. Better looking than all of them in my opinion.

[@TAYM]

Yes, and possibly better reliability and longevity 🤔 I guess only time will tell on that though 😁 thanks Simon 😁

[@crumblymal8479]

Mornin TAYM I would imagine the Eliminator is a little more refined the Bertie as a ride ,would you say it had that all important word "character" as Bertie has but in a different way ?. I like it has a good look about it and very frugal too .👌👍

[@TAYM]

Thanks Crumb 😁 yes, it has some character but not like Bertie, which is a bit of a shame 😁

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Great looking bike Mr TAYM. Especially all blacked-out like that. Amazing how colors affect my perception of motorcycles. Both the Eliminator and the Z650RS. I like the black version of the Eliminator but prefer the green version of the Z650RS. Speaking of both bikes, which Kawasaki do you prefer having ridden both several times?

[@TAYM]

That’s a tough one 🤔 I’ll have to think about that 🤔 thanks PW 😁 I reckon the W800 😁😂😂

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@TAYM 😂 I can’t blame you! 😂

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

Yes, it's somehow the bike that is more than the sum of its parts. Must try and beg a longer ride on one.

[@TAYM]

Thanks CMD 😁 yes, a very good way of putting it 😁

[@Grumpy-Goblin]

I liked the original Eliminators but this one is a bit challenging for me. It kind of looks like a motorbike crashed into a scaffolders truck and I am sorry but if it has to have a single clock then it should be in the middle imho.

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 thanks Mike 😁

[@sd3457]

Interesting. Looks to be a bit cheaper with almost the same power as RE's 650 cruisers. It's a bit down on torque but a lot lighter (176 vs 240kg). Do RE build their frames of of Indian railway lines or something?

[@TAYM]

Excellent question 😂😂😂 I think they just hide bags of sugar somewhere on them, don’t know where yet, never found them 😂😂 thanks SD 😁

[@rajeevwx]

I got mine a month back xD Sir, is the rear rack useful enough?

[@TAYM]

I think so🤔 it at least gives you something decent to fasten to 😁 thanks Raj😁

[@rajeevwx]

@@TAYM And any help for the pillion rider something to grab onto?

[@TAYM]

@ yes, should be ok but it’s quite close to the seat 😁

[@markwoodward7195]

Morning is it the se as Orwell has in far corner. Just not a colour black person Be bright be seen; well if they are looking. And even then ?

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 yes, I do like a bright colour too😁 thanks Mark 😁

[@max-cs4pz]

Test rode one for 30mins recently.. feels good so far, but it is geared to smaller riders but I had troubles reaching the break lever… whyyyyy?

[@TAYM]

You could always change the levers😁 thanks Max 😁

[@BanzoUnchained]

Looks like Batman's daughter's bike

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂

[@loki1066]

Like the bike. Hate every inch of that exhaust🤢

[@TAYM]

It’s a little large isn’t it 😂😂😂 thanks Loki 😁

[@ruahinesrider]

It does look better than the Vulcan 650.It might be that it looks more in proportion than 650 or maybe the smaller tank.I think 🤔 the Vulcan has 3 riding position 🤔 to choose from for your riding triangle but don't think 🤔 the 500 Eliminator has.Would be a great commutor.

[@ruahinesrider]

Mate likes Bergman 650 but had had 450 too.HE likes them for Large Screen & lockable cubby hole under seat to put helmet in while at work.HE owned a few Bergman 400-650 over the years as takes about 45-50mins to get to work.Cheap to run goes fast & has plenty of luggage capacity.HE would like something like this to commute to work on but would need to put a big screen on & panniers & helmet lock clip.He loves HIS Bergmans but they have little wheels 🛞 as this got big wheels better handling & being a Kawasaki do big kms on it.

[@TAYM]

Absolutely 😁

[@blu203]

The gas tank looks too much like Honda rebel. Don't know

[@TAYM]

Thanks Blu 😁

[@tiffinhappy9744]

If people would take a test ride on these they would sale more. Mirrors are worse ever, other than that great motorcycle

[@TAYM]

Absolutely agree 😁 thanks Tiff😁

[@andregrastyan3403]

Dude, if you say marvelous one more time, I'm going to throw up !!!😂

[@TAYM]

Well, that’s just marvellous, whoops 😂😂😂😂 thanks Andre😁

[@simongilbert2704]

my eck , that's ugly , no paint either , and eliminator ??? whats that thing going to eliminate ,, ha , ha , ,,, hope you have better weather ;;

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 thanks Simon 😁

[@ruahinesrider]

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[@ruahinesrider]

I'm on Run Dave😂.

[@daviddavies5347]

@@ruahinesrider 👏👏👏👏Good, I told you the secret is DON’T sleep, DON’T eat and DON’T leave your screen! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ruahinesrider]

​@@daviddavies5347That's what I've been doing phone 📱 taped to hand.

[@daintree2455]

...and you reckon RR will take any notice of your first two suggestions. ​@@daviddavies5347

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂