Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — Entry Cruiser Ergonomics, Weight & Specs
ENGINEERING & RIDING VERDICT
Rebel 500 wins on an ultra-low 690 mm bobber stance and fat 16-inch tire presence, while Eliminator 500 sheds 15 kg (176 kg vs 191 kg), adds a standard gear/RPM display, and corners more neutrally on 18"/16" wheels.
Side-by-Side OEM Specification & Fluid Matrix
| Specification | Honda Rebel 500 (CMX500) | Kawasaki Eliminator / Eliminator 500 SE (EL450A) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine · Power · Torque | 471 cc · 46.2 hp · 43.3 N·m | 451 cc · 45.4 hp · 42.6 N·m |
| Seat Height & Wet Weight | 690 mm (27.2 in) · 191 kg (421 lbs) | 735 mm (28.9 in) · 176 kg (388 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Range | 11.2 L → ~302 km (188 mi) | 13 L → ~332 km (206 mi) |
| Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Spec | 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) · SAE 10W-30 JASO MA | 2 L (2.11 US qt) · SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 |
| OEM Oil Filter | 15410-MFJ-D01 / HF204 | 16097-0008 / HF303 |
| Tires & Cold Pressure (Solo) | 130/90-16 M/C 67H / 150/80-16 M/C 71H 29 / 29 PSI (200/200 kPa) |
130/70-18 M/C 63H / 150/80-16 M/C 71H 29 / 33 PSI (200/225 kPa) |
| Spark Plug & Battery | NGK CPR8EA-9 (×2) · YTZ8V | NGK LMAR9G (×2) · YTX9-BS |
| Valve Check Interval | 24,000 km | 24,000 km |
DIY Wrenching & Maintenance Cost Differences
Eliminator 500 takes an exact 2.0 L of 10W-40 with filter (just two 1L bottles, HF303), whereas Rebel 500 takes 2.7 L of 10W-30 (three bottles, HF204) and runs symmetric 29/29 PSI fat-tire pressures.
02 // ERGONOMIC & SPEC MATRIX
Interactive 1:1 Spec & Seat-Arch Footing Simulator
Calculates real-feel leg reach by factoring in thigh-splay seat arch width and dual-sport suspension sag—not just raw static seat height.
| Metric (Rider Height: 173 cm) | Honda Rebel 500 (CMX500) | Kawasaki Eliminator / Eliminator 500 SE (EL450A) |
|---|---|---|
| Static Seat / Effective Arch Reach | 690 mm → ~686 mm Comfortable Both-Feet Flat-Foot |
735 mm → ~731 mm Comfortable Both-Feet Flat-Foot |
| Displacement · Power · Torque | 471 cc · 46.2 hp · 43.3 N·m | 451 cc · 45.4 hp · 42.6 N·m |
| Wet Curb Weight | 191 kg (421 lbs) | 176 kg (388 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Touring Range | 11.2 L → ~302 km (188 mi) | 13 L → ~332 km (206 mi) |
| Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Grade | 2.7 L (2.85 qt) · SAE 10W-30 JASO MA | 2 L (2.11 qt) · SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 |
| Cold Tire Pressure (Front / Rear) | 29 / 29 PSI (200/200 kPa) | 29 / 33 PSI (200/225 kPa) |
| OEM Spark Plug & Battery | NGK CPR8EA-9 (×2) · YTZ8V | NGK LMAR9G (×2) · YTX9-BS |