[Rohitthebest]

After checking out the brand new Kawasaki Eliminator in person I was totally drooling big time in the showroom with my wife on toes trying to stop me from booking it.
I believe in never buying a product as soon as it is launched hence stopping myself as of now for another few months till at least 2-3 Ownership reviews are up on TBHP .
Looking at the comparison in price vs power and delivery Kawasaki Eliminator doesn't makes sense but for a person of my stature (5'3") this turns out to be an amazing option as of now in the market.
Booked myself for the test rides which will probably be available from next week.
Going to ride this one and Vulcan both together although my heart is totally on Eliminator and not on Vulcan for practicality, ground clearance and worst head light / blinkers.
Looking forward to TBHP official review on Eliminator soon.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by achintatri

With that kind of money, you could actually go for Honda NX500 (if you are not vertically challenged).

Only reason for other bike styles to exist is seat height?

Honda themselves have a Rebel 500 internationally, along with Hornet 500 or CBR500R - none of which gives you an ADV for similar price. All form factors appeal to different people and riding styles.

Plus the NX500 has its own share of pricing complaints, being a CBU.

Originally Posted by Rohitthebest

Looking forward to TBHP official review on Eliminator soon.

Quite unlikely. AFAIK - Kawasaki maintains a lean media fleet and only hands them out to a handful of the popular magazines, that too delayed mostly. More chances of ownership reports than reviews.

[achintatri]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Only reason for other bike styles to exist is seat height?

Honda themselves have a Rebel 500 internationally, along with Hornet 500 or CBR500R - none of which gives you an ADV for similar price. All form factors appeal to different people and riding styles.

Plus the NX500 has its own share of pricing complaints, being a CBU.



Quite unlikely. AFAIK - Kawasaki maintains a lean media fleet and only hands them out to a handful of the popular magazines, that too delayed mostly. More chances of ownership reports than reviews.

Well seat height is definitely one of the factors. I was personally considering to own Eliminator when I first saw it but price became a big let down.

[Sebring]

'Kawasaki Eliminator', the name itself evokes fond memories from my study days. This used to be a cult bike, and now we have a chance to own it. I think the deal could have been sweeter, Rs 1 lakh less on-road. (And you can't fault me for expecting a price cut, come December), but then purists rarely get stopped at price :-)