Kawasaki Eliminator 2025 – Ninja Power, Cruiser Comfort
A new gateway for Kawasaki into Indian bikes has opened with the introduction of the new Kawasaki Eliminator 2025. This bike comes as a true ninja in engine terms and looks cool while riding fabulously. Launched on April 17, 2025, the bike costs ₹5.76 lakh (ex-showroom) and directly competes with Royal Enfield’s Super Meteor 650 and Honda’s Rebel 500. Made for those who want a little bit of both-nice engineered with Japanese quality and smooth engines in a comfortable position-who intend to ride in style and enjoy it all the time.
Design – Modern Touches with Retro Style
Eliminator 2025 has its fine design and has something very impressive in appearance. It makes you achieve the true bobber look since it carries a long and low-bodied structure but also balanced the modern styling. With a length of 2,250 mm, a width of 785 mm, and a height of 1,100 mm, it is compact. With a wheelbase of 1,510 mm and a weight of 176 kg, it is quite stable at ground clearance, while its 150 mm of ground clearance is just perfect for handling Indian roads. It has a constructing classic look with its Metallic Flat Spark Black color from round LED headlights. Short Fenders, 18-inch front and 16-inch rear alloy wheels, and a low seat height of 735 mm make it comfortable for riders of all heights.
Comfort and Features – A Smart and Practical Riding Experience
While built with a low and solo seat, it includes moderately low handlebars and forward foot pegs, offering comfort and relaxed positions even during long-haul rides. All indications are clear, legible, and include useful information such as speed, gear, mileage, range, and temperature in a round LCD display. Kawasaki’s Rideology app connects your mobile phone via Bluetooth to provide call and message alerts. Features like LED lighting and a USB-C charging port, along with hazard lamps, make it convenient for day-to-day use.
While it does not have navigation or traction control, the ERGO-FIT system allows adjustable seat, handlebar, and footpeg for preferences based on the rider’s height and preference. The rear suspension is a bit firm, but the ride remains stable and confident.
Engine and Performance – The Ninja’s Heart Now in a Cruiser
Kawasaki Eliminator 2025 is equipped with a 451cc parallel-twin DOHC engine, from the famous Ninja 500. This engine poweres 44.7 bhp along with 42.6 Nm torque, thus giving the bike the equal agility and smoothness in city as well as highway conditions. The 6-speed gearbox and slip-assist clutch make gear shifting extremely light and effortless. The bike accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of around 160 km/h.
Its ARAI-rated fuel economy is 31 km/l, while in real-world conditions it returns between 29 and 31km/l. Hence, with a 13-litre fuel tank capacity, it can travel between 390 and 400 km on a single full tank. Engine sound and performance are on par with each other in that sharp and crisp Ninja feel that makes this bike special.
Braking and Safety – Reliable Control and Stability
As regards the safety measures, the Eliminator 2025 is reliable. The Nissin dual-channel ABS system is balanced by the bike, even in rain and slippery road conditions. At the front, there are 310 mm disc brakes, and at the back, 240 mm disc brakes ensure precise yet reliable braking. The low center of gravity and 176 kg weight enable easy movement in traffic. Traction control is absent, but wide tires and a sturdy frame nevertheless offer good grip and stability. It’s an easy and confidence-boosting bike, even for beginners.
Pricing and Availability – Value Pack in the Premium Segment
The Kawasaki Eliminator 2025 has been launched in only one variant for India, and it comes at ₹5.76 lakh (ex-showroom). In Delhi, its on-road price goes from around ₹6.6 to ₹7.1 lakh. The company has further introduced early festive offers, such as an exchange bonus amounting to ₹15,000 and up to ₹30,000, along with cashback of up to ₹10,000. EMIs start at ₹10,377 per month, while maintenance costs stretch from about ₹8,000 to ₹12,000 annually. For after-sales services, Kawasaki boasts over 100 service centers across the country, which makes them easily accessible and reliable.
Conclusion – The Comfort of a Cruiser, the Spirit of a Ninja
The Kawasaki Eliminator 2025, in general, is a bike that combines two worlds, the comfort of a cruiser and the power of a ninja. Its low seat, smooth engine, bobber design combine into an extreme retro-modern. It does come in only one color with slightly firmer suspension, but it is the Japanese build quality and riding dynamics that truly set it apart from the competition in the premium mid-size category. It’s meant for those who want comfort but don’t want to come up short in terms of thrills. The Eliminator 2025 is indeed a machine that does not just ride the roads but makes them.
