The Kawasaki Eliminator 2025 is shaking up India’s mid-size cruiser game, that sleek urban bobber with Japanese punch for riders who want easy style and highway thrills without the bulk. Priced at Rs. 5.76 lakh ex-showroom for the single variant, it’s up Rs. 14k from last year but still a premium pick for young guns or weekend cruisers eyeing the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or Honda Rebel 500. With a Ninja-sourced 451cc twin, 31 kmpl mileage, and low seat, it’s launched in April 2025 as a CBU import—perfect for city rebels chasing that low-slung vibe, though the price tag stings for everyday hustles.
Low and Stylish Build
This pocket cruiser’s 2205 mm long, 785 mm wide, 1105 mm tall, with a 1510 mm wheelbase that’s nimble for traffic weaves. At 176 kg kerb and 150 mm ground clearance, it skips speed bumps but hugs wet roads tight. The 2025 keeps the retro lines—round LED headlamp, teardrop tank, and bobbed fenders in Metallic Flat Spark Black for that all-black menace. 18-inch front and 16-inch rear alloys roll on 130/70 and 150/80 tubeless tires for steady grip—735 mm seat height welcomes shorter riders, forward controls stretch you out comfy for hours without cramps.
Rider-Friendly Cockpit
Slide onto the wide solo seat, and the low bars with mid pegs give a relaxed lean—vibes stay chill for long chats. The full digital LCD console flashes speed, fuel, gear position, trip meters, and clock, with Bluetooth via Rideology app for nav or call alerts. USB-C port juices your phone mid-ride, and the 13L tank tucks sleek—no pillion grab on base, but the slim profile parks easy in bazaars. It’s got that focused cruiser feel for sunset spins or cafe hangs, no overwhelming tech to fuss with.
Peppy Twin Power
The liquid-cooled 451cc parallel-twin BS6 mill cranks 44.79 bhp at 9000 rpm and 42.6 Nm at 6000 rpm—six-speed gearbox with assist-slipper clutch shifts smooth, zipping 0-100 kmph in 5-6 seconds and topping 160 kmph. ARAI 31 kmpl (28-30 real-world) stretches the tank to 350-400 km at Rs. 4-5/km—torquey mid-range for overtakes, that throaty growl on throttle without drama. Telescopic forks up front (120 mm travel) and dual shocks rear (90 mm) soak bumps decently, no harsh jolts on potholes—refined for highways, though it hums a bit at idle.
Safety Basics Solid
Dual disc brakes—310 mm front, 240 mm rear—with ABS stop sharp in rain, plus LED tail light and engine kill switch for night smarts. No traction control or extras, but the trellis steel frame and wide tires grip corners well—side-stand cut-off adds rookie-proofing. It’s tough for urban dings, eyeing 4-star Global NCAP with its lightweight build—safe enough for new cruisers wanting confidence without the nanny.
Price and Dealer Hunt
Single trim at Rs. 5.76 lakh ex-showroom—on-road Delhi Rs. 6.45-6.5 lakh with taxes/insurance. Snag it at Kawasaki dealers or BikeWale with April 2025 perks: Rs. 10k cashback, no-cost EMI on HDFC cards, or free gear. Waits 15-30 days in metros, 3-year/unlimited km warranty, Rs. 4k-5k yearly service—resale holds 70% after two years if you pamper it.
Rider Buzz and Gripes
Owners rave about the low seat and twin pull—“easy cruiser for Indians,” one Mumbai rider says—but the price hike and no TFT nav bug some. Service shines in cities, lags in sticks, and the black-only scheme feels limiting. Vs. Super Meteor’s grunt or Rebel’s refinement, Eliminator wins on lightness and agility—top if approachable style’s your jam.
Quick Spec Scoop
April 2025 launch, Rs. 5.76 lakh, 451cc parallel-twin, 44.79 bhp, 31 kmpl ARAI, dual ABS—one color confirmed. Hit dealers for rides or promos—your urban cruiser awaits.
