The 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400, currently manufactured in Thailand and priced at around Rs. 4.75 lakh ex-showroom abroad
It is expected to launch in India in the second half of 2023.
The cruiser will compete with the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, which starts at Rs. 3.5 lakh ex-showroom.
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The Eliminator 400 is equipped with a 398cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine paired with a six-speed gearbox, producing a maximum output of 46.9 bhp at 10,000rpm and a peak torque of 37 Nm at 8,000rpm.
It has a classic cruiser-style design, with a low-slung seat, long wheelbase, and forward-mounted foot controls, as well as 18-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels.
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The bike comes with optional extras such as a low seat, high seat, pillion grabrail, rear carrier, radiator guard, tank pad, and heated grips.
It weighs 176kg in the base model and 178kg in the SE variant, with a trellis frame, 41mm telescopic front forks, twin rear shocks, and 310mm front and 240mm rear brakes with dual-channel ABS.
The bike draws inspiration from the Vulcan S cruiser motorcycle and is available in two variants in the Japanese market: Standard and SE.
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