Kawasaki Eliminator 451 : Kawasaki has made a significant entry into the heart of the Indian cruiser market with the new Eliminator 451. For years, this segment has been dominated by classic, retro-styled machines, but Kawasaki offers a compelling alternative. The Eliminator blends Japanese engineering precision with a sleek, contemporary design, all while promising the practical fuel efficiency that Indian riders value. With its potent 451cc engine, modern technology, and comfortable ergonomics, it aims to be a versatile companion for both city commutes and open highways.
A Design That Balances Modern Muscle and Cruiser Character
The Kawasaki Eliminator cuts a distinctive figure, taking a sporty and modern approach rather than drawing solely on retro cues. It all adds up to a wonderfully aggressive-yet-graceful design. At the front it gets LED headlamp round shaped surrounded by a cool ring type of daytime running light (DRL) that looks handsome and massive in its category out on the road. The 13 litre, teardrop-shaped fuel tank blends perfectly with the design and adds muscle to your riding experience.
And to add more to its premium feel there are the blacked out engine casings, sexy looking alloy wheels and matte finish paint jobs. Good looks aside, the Eliminator is all about comfort. It comes with a generously padded, scooped seat for both rider and passenger, forward footpegs, and a flat handlebar. The result is a natural, relaxed riding position that’s perfect for bar hoppers or long miles out on the highwayDapper and distinctive-this incredible machine maintains VTX performance, but is sure to set you apart from all the other clones out on the boulevard.
Engine Performance Smooth, Refined Power Delivery
Powering in Eliminator range is a new 451cc parallel-twin cylinder liquid cooled engine. This engine is designed for refinement and smoothness, and pumps out a healthy 48 PS of power and 38 Nm of torque. Unlike the thumpy feeling of a single-cylinder cruiser, this twin-cylinder motor power (pardon the pun) deliver in a straight and smooth (you get what I’m saying) way, and it is a good feeling especially in the higher revs.
Power is sent to the wheels through a slick 6 speed box with an assist and slipper clutch. What it does:This technology has made the clutch lever very light, minimizing fatigue in time-consuming stop and go city streets. It also helps to prevent the back tire from chattering or locking during up shifts, & aggressive downshifts are made a lot more safe, and mechanically smoother. In town or out on the highway, the Eliminator powerplant provides smooth, easy power and refinement.
Ride and Handling Agile Comfort for Varied Roads
The Eliminator is a rethink of the big cruiser cliche. It feels super nimble and manageable, despite the fact that the trellis frame is light and the seat is only 735mm tall, meaning it’s ideal for example for messengers and people who need to get around the city despite tighter traffic jam. The suspension (telescopic forks front, twin shock absorbers with preload adjustment rear) is set up to cope with a mix of Indian roads, and it’s a pliant set-up that soaks up most bumps and undulations without any protest.
For Braking, it uses effective Disc brakes at front and Disc brakes at the rear with dual channel ABS as standard. This provides a sure, positive action under all conditions. If that’s not all, the well thought-out ground clearance is sand capable of tackling speed breakers and the unevens roads without touching its underbelly. That combination of boulevard cruiser ease and sporty handling makes it a very practical and fun bike in daily use.
Modern Features and Technology for the Connected Rider
The company likes the exclusivity, but this is no anachronistic throwback, Kawasaki has made sure to equip the Eliminator with modern day conveniences for today’s rider. Cockpit The SX’s cockpit was designed and cantered around the rider; nothing too gimmicky and certainly nothing geeky, just the bare essentials from a peak into the fully digital LCD speedo( speedo, gear position, fuel economy, and distance to empty readout ) to minimal switches and easy pick scan pattern! Some of the highlights of the motorcycle is its smartphone connectivity through the Kawasaki Rideology app.
This means riders can log rides and get reminders about their bike maintenance and notifications on their console. Other than full LED lighting of the headlamp, tail lamp, and indicators to improve overall visibility and a better, modern look, the motorcycle gets a USB-C charging port to keep devices juiced up on the go. These technical embellishments keep the Eliminator ahead of many similarly standard equipped competitors.
Impressive Fuel Efficiency for Practical Long-Range Riding
For a motorcycle market looking for the best fuel deal, the Kawasaki Eliminator is certain to have a lot of appeal. It is also very fuel efficient, it shall give a good mileage of 30 kmpl. Paired with it’s 13 litres of fuel tank capacity, it will however mean that one could possibly get a claimed distance of approximately 350-400 kilometres riding before you need to refuel. This fantastic mileage makes it not only a powerful and pleasurable motorcycle but also a very practical option for everyday commuting and long, endless touring rides.
Pricing and Overall Value Proposition
Priced at ₹5.62 lakh (ex-showroom), the Kawasaki Eliminator 451 is positioned as a premium offering. That’s a lot higher than the much loved, affordable Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (the entry-level bunk bed mate) and the Honda CB350 it is competing against in the beginner cruiser space, but there is reason behind the premium that takes the form of a parallel twin motor, better fit and finish, fresh tech like smartphone connectivity, and trusty Japanese reliability. An excellent and good value package for the more forward thinking rider who wants a mix of raw power and modern styling in a big-inch cruiser.
Final Verdict A compelling Modern Cruiser
The Kawasaki Eliminator isn’t just a new bike, it’s a new way of looking at what a cruiser can be for the Indian rider. It is able to be a killer package that beautifully blends today’s performance with a contemporary design and puts the acceptable Engine performance of a twin-cylinder along with packaging all of this together in a way that makes day to day practical sense with superb mileage figure as well and a friendly ergonomics as well. It might not have the retro panache of its rivals, but what it does have is a reliable, feature-laden and, above all, very modern cruising experience. If you’re in the market for a cruiser that is as refined and technological as you want it to be, with enough fun built into every ride, without sacrificing practicality, then we can strongly recommend the Kawasaki Eliminator as a terrific option.
