TG MotoRider Kawasaki 450 Eliminator Review and Ride. Better than a Rebel 500?

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7 ай бұрын

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@user-tk9wv8tg1d 6 ай бұрын

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.

@rsan1704 3 ай бұрын

Link to the mirror extenders?

@DI-ze4ku 3 ай бұрын

좋은 의견 감사합니다😊

@susanl3136 Ай бұрын

Great info. I am getting back into riding after 10 years as well and this looks like the perfect bike for me. I'm 54 and a female rider. Loving the reviews!

@jayeshjahagirdar9589 7 күн бұрын

What mpg are you getting

@user-tk9wv8tg1d 7 күн бұрын

@@jayeshjahagirdar9589 Around 50 in a mix of city and hwy.

@pcthayer 6 ай бұрын

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.)

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 ай бұрын

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

@timmorgan6234 4 ай бұрын

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.

@ThisOniChan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this honest comparison!

@flomaster7998 2 ай бұрын

The quality vs honda rebel? Thx

@timmorgan6234 Ай бұрын

@@flomaster7998 I think the build quality is about the same. The Eliminator looks a little busy in the engine, the Rebel is cleaner, but I really like the Eliminator. If I had to do it over again, I'd get the Eliminator for myself rather than the Rebel. I think the Eliminator is just more fun to ride.

@timmorgan6234 Ай бұрын

Forgot to mention, if you get the Eliminator, you will want to replace the mirrors immediately. Worst positioned mirrors I've ever seen. Neither I nor my son could see anything but our arms and shoulders in them. Nice set of bar end mirrors fixed that though.

@motorcyclehiker3551 15 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed your review, thanks

@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@weylins 7 ай бұрын

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.

@suzyamerica4679 6 ай бұрын

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.

@morpheus7791 4 ай бұрын

That last voice over - Good One..

@johnd9031 5 ай бұрын

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

@tiffinhappy9744 5 ай бұрын

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

@madisonmcquilling4561 6 ай бұрын

definitely think it’s better!

@jcgamer892 2 күн бұрын

I don't know why but this bike screams "Turbo me!!"

@PanosMk_GR 23 күн бұрын

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

@christosswc Ай бұрын

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.

@user-cj5ux2wr7q 7 ай бұрын

2nd comment...very nice...

@tombombadilofficial 5 ай бұрын

Over here, A Vulcan S costs the same as a Rebel 500 and an Eliminator 450 costs 720 USD less.

@kalnwi2023 5 ай бұрын

Get the Vulcan !

@naomiobrien3543 5 ай бұрын

What's the orange flashing light on the digital display and can you turn it off?

@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 5 ай бұрын

That’s because it’s brand new from the dealer and the dealer has not reset the bike. The new Kawasakis have to be set by the dealer before they are sold, so yes, it does turn off.

@cristiann3958 4 ай бұрын

What was about this blinking led during shooting?

@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 4 ай бұрын

Brand new Eliminators have to be computer unlocked by the dealer. So I was told. They turn it off when you buy it.

@narendrairengbam112 22 сағат бұрын

It looks great but kind of overprices for a 450cc affordable beginner's cruiser from kawasaki. Not extra premium nor extra powerful at jist 450cc and around 40 bhp. The Royal Enfield Super Meteor and The Shotgun with a 650 parallel twin being more premium bikes with larger engines at 650cc cost a lot less than this. Thos dont even have USD forks nor a mono shock speaking of premium parts.

@clivecartey 5 ай бұрын

What was that a brand new bike and thereby a brand new engine.......just asking.

@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I test rode a new one.

@dmatmor 4 ай бұрын

in Europe it's considered A2 level, and anything above that is A level which is considered "Heavy". So for US people who move to the EU, you can get the A2 level easy, but for the A one you are required to re go the Tests !! Bummer.

@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 4 ай бұрын

Yikes!!

@longboard3816 3 ай бұрын

Way better looking than a Honda Rebel (🤮), imho. But really disappointed in the engine size. The old zl900 Eliminator was cool. Not going to eliminate much with this 450cc.

@HenryWeems-kr9wr 7 күн бұрын

I'm not looking to go super fast. My old Honda CL 450 from years ago was fast enough, this bike is faster. I like fast, agile bikes that handle well. My Voyager wasn't very much fun to drive.