Kawasaki Eliminator 500 versus Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Cruiser
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2024 bis 2024~
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 6.495 €
RRP 7.890 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- very light cruiser
- Low seat height
- Easiest manoeuvring
- Simplest operation
- living engine
- cheap fun bike
Pros:
- good-natured driving behavior
- Sound
- balanced engine with character
- lots of chrome and metal
- Arrow Navigation Series
- Price/performance top
Cons:
- sometimes rather simple materials
- Lever not adjustable
- old-fashioned cockpit
- restrained sound
Cons:
- moderate brake
- Windshield not adjustable
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 735 mm
Weight : 176 (max: 357 ) kg
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 735 mm
Weight : 176 (max: 357 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length : 2.260 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 241 kg
Length : 2.260 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 241 kg
Engine
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 451 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 70 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 451 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 70 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Parallel twin, 4-stroke engine, SOHC 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 648 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 648 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 169 km/h
Performance: 45 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 342 km
Performance: 45 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 342 km
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 47 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 52 NM bei 5.650 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 393 km
Performance: 47 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 52 NM bei 5.650 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 393 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, adjustable spring base (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 130/70-18M/C 63H
Rear tyres: 150/80-16M/C 71H
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, adjustable spring base (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 130/70-18M/C 63H
Rear tyres: 150/80-16M/C 71H
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
43mm upside down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers (travel 101 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 19 M/C 57H
Rear tyres: 150/80 B16 M/C 71H
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
43mm upside down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers (travel 101 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 19 M/C 57H
Rear tyres: 150/80 B16 M/C 71H
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc brake, double piston caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, double piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc brake, double piston caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, double piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Single 320mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 320mm) Rear brake
Single 300mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300mm)
Single 320mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 320mm) Rear brake
Single 300mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Man, Eli is really a lot of fun! As soon as you sit on the bike, you forget about A2 performance, non-existent technology and the simple construction of the cruiser. On the contrary, the reduction to the essentials is even what makes the Eliminator 500 so charming. It rides well and everyone, really EVERYONE - whether small or big, man or woman or anything in between - will feel safe on this machine and get off with a big grin. As I said, a real fun bike!The test machine was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michalisdonn . Eli will be there as a demonstrator and is looking forward to lots of test riders. We can only encourage you to do so, even if an A2 bike might not even come to your mind at first. The new Kawa cruiser is really fun! Maybe even as a second machine? Let's go to St. Michaelisdonn to Heller & Soltau!
Conclusion - what sticks
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a real fun grenade. Even motorcyclists who are not really into cruisers (such as the author) will be pleasantly surprised at how relaxed you can cruise around with this motorcycle. It doesn't get much more relaxed than this.We still find the price of the Super Meteor to be reasonable, even though Royal Enfield actually stands for even cheaper motorcycles. The competitors from Honda and Benelli are even more attractive in terms of price, but in our opinion the Royal Enfield has more to offer - above all charm, appearance and driving pleasure!
