Sep 07, 2005 05:24 AM
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(Updated Sep 10, 2005 05:51 AM)
I'm writing this review here because there wasn't a separate category for Kawasaki except for those manufactured under the Bajaj banner. Also, this review might not be very relevant to consumers in India since this motorcycle has not been marketed in India - yet.
I just read a few reviews about the Eliminator and simply had to get my bit in about where the Eliminator was really coming from. I saw a lot of complaints about the Eliminator having a rather low seat height. Well, as some of you pointed out, the typical cruiser is usually very low. On the contrary, cruisers have their footrests out in the front so the rider usually has his legs at a more oblique angle than on regular street motorcycles available in India. This, unfortunately, is not true for the Eliminator. Then again, the bigger brother of the Eliminator, the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 is very similar and also does not have footpegs up front near the fork but I have seen several people who customize their 500's and add these.
The look of the Eliminator basically comes from its older brothers, the Vulcan's 800 and 500 - I think its a very nice looking thing - I have absolutely no idea about how it rides because I never rode one. I used to ride a Yamaha RX135 in India and now ride a Vulcan 500.
From what I've read about the Eliminator, I'd say its a good motocycle but for a price tag of 90K - you start to rethink. I guess motorcycles have become more expensive since I last checked but during my student days, an expensive new one would cost you around half of this tag - don't know how much kids' parents today are ready to fork out.
Either way, good looking motorcycle, comes from a well bred family. Unreal price tag.
And since this really is a review about the Vulcan 500, here are some facts
-500 cc
-50 bhp
-Water Cooled
-6 speed
-Tank mounted console
-Electronic start
Here's a picture
https://kawasakimotorcycle.org/images/V500LTD.png
