Kawasaki Eliminator vs Vulcan S: Best Beginner Cruiser?

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Moto Journo Kris

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@Andrew-qc9xw 6 ай бұрын

The price of the Eliminator makes no sense when compared to its siblings in the 500 range or against the 650s.

@MotoJournoKris 6 ай бұрын

That was the real sticking point for me too.

@jjstuartonwriting8150 3 ай бұрын

At my local dealership, the Eliminator is just over a thousand dollars below the Vulcan, which is a head-scratcher for me. The Vulcan gives so much more for slightly more money.

@archer.b.c 6 ай бұрын

In the US, Michigan, I've seen the Eliminator SE for below $6000

@MotoJournoKris 6 ай бұрын

That's pretty good considering the MSRP!

@abiharry739 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review helps a lot. Does the ride away price include stamp duty?

@sleeper.simulant7327 5 ай бұрын

In terms of power to weight ratio the Eliminator has the upper hand, real world dyno results only puts the Vulcan S at only 8 more whp, despite weighing a massive 110 lbs more… the Eliminators price may seem high, but in terms of its competition (Rebel 500/SCL500, Benelli Leoncino 500/Trail 500) it’s competitive. If you modify an Eliminator compared to a Vulcan S, the power gap closes even more. Do stacks, full exhaust, and a tune to both, and the Eliminator only makes 2-3 less whp then the Vulcan as the 500 is the better performance engine…

@MotoJournoKris 5 ай бұрын

Yep the bigger advantage on the Vulcan S will be torque and a lazier engine, but the Eliminator isn't far off in terms of overall performance really, with the power to weight benefitting it overall. The Eliminator is competitive for the segment, but cruisers tend to carry a bit of a premium, which seems to be the case here.

@Freedomone153 6 ай бұрын

All lights need to be LED . Should be compulsory

@MotoJournoKris 6 ай бұрын

Yep, there's no excuse anymore!!

@florme6494 6 ай бұрын

This is similar to the ninja 400 and 650 debate, but not the same. I would have to differ, although the pricing structure seems off here, I would go for the more playful Eliminator. When purchasing a bike I look for reliable, value, comfort and importantly fun. Both give that, but the lighter weight and screaming higher revving engine would get my attention. The opposite of traditional I know. But I think that’s the fun part. You’ve tested both, your opinion definitely has more meaning. I’m being a spec sheet warrior here. The Eliminator is definitely priced too high in my mind and that’s why I wouldn’t purchase one at this stage. I would say 8,500 to 9,000 should be the realistic pricing for the standard model. $10,500 for the standard will deter others as well I would think.

@MotoJournoKris 6 ай бұрын

Yea honestly, if it was priced closer to the Z500 and Ninja 500, I think that'd make a big difference to the appeal of the Eliminator in my mind, as that more traditional price gap between the 400s and 650s always really helped the 400s, and should help the 500s, at least the non cruisers.

@1990-t1j 6 ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of phone stuff on any motorcycle. Why do people think they are so important that people are going to be contacting them all the time? Good review, Kris.

@Juergen732 6 ай бұрын

At what lean angle do these bikes scrape their footpegs? I think I'll stick to my z400.

@MotoJournoKris 6 ай бұрын

Way sooner than the Z400! They are pretty good in cruiser terms, but no comparison to a sports or naked.

@Juergen732 6 ай бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris I appreciate your honesty..the peg scraping would be an issue for me. Yeah, the grass always looks greener on the other side..until you look into the weeds. Thank you for your prompt response.