Sharing the same base engine platform – but heading in very different styling and usage directions – the Eliminator 500 and KLE500 both carry over into the 2027 Kawasaki road bike range, along with their SE and Edition versions.

Opening up the mid-weight Cruiser segment to a new generation of riders – including the growing European A2 licence contingent – the Eliminator 500 has struck a chord with owners from right across the riding and experience spectrum.

With a Ninja-based Parallel Twin engine offering plenty of torque right from low rpm, the Eliminator 500 delivers real get-up-and-go when riding in the city, while its strong power and linear response make it right at home on the highway. Its light weight and prioritised mass centralisation contribute to low-speed manoeuvrability, while its highly accessible, stress-free character makes the Eliminator 500 an ideal everyday riding partner.

Inspired by the Ninja 400’s high-performance trellis frame, the high-tensile steel construction pairs an 18-inch front wheel carried by ø41 mm telescopic forks with a classic twin-shock rear end and a 16-inch rear wheel – true cruiser credibility.

The Eliminator 500 SE enhances the stylish appearance of the standard model with a compact headlight cowl, fork boots and a handlebar-mounted USB-C outlet. Edition models*, created using genuine Kawasaki accessories, are also available.

By contrast, the KLE500 enters 2027 in a cloud of off-road dust, carrying the goodwill of the many riders who have already appreciated the core virtues of Kawasaki’s latest adventure-style machine – a bike that echoes the much-loved KLE500 of years gone by.

With rally-inspired styling allied to contemporary off-road looks, the European A2 licence-compliant KLE500 has found a place with riders who want weekend trail ability along with day-to-day comfort and long-distance touring capability.

That clever cocktail has been achieved by combining many features to create an idealised package: a high-tensile steel trellis frame, a 16-litre fuel tank for long-distance range, and 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels. The KYB cartridge-type inverted front fork works with Uni-Trak rear suspension to deliver top-in-class wheel travel and outstanding feedback. Add the convenience of optional accessory luggage, a 3-position adjustable screen plus four accessory seat options and the possibilities are truly tempting.

Finally, the KLE500 is available in SE form, offering LED indicators, a larger screen, a larger aluminium bash plate, a TFT meter and reinforced hand guards. A number of Edition models* are also available from Kawasaki dealers.

Eliminator or KLE: the choice is as broad as the audience for these two very different machines, both of which will be an important part of the 2027 Kawasaki range.

Colour Options:*

2027 Eliminator 500

•Ebony

•Metallic Imperial Red / Ebony

2027 Eliminator 500 SE

•Candy Emerald Green / Ebony

•Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Flat Ebony

2027 KLE500

•Metallic Carbon Gray / Ebony

2027 KLE500 SE

•Metallic Bluish Green-79H / Ebony

•Pearl Storm Gray / Ebony

•Pearl Blizzard White / Ebony

*Please check with your local Kawasaki dealer regarding model and edition availability in your territory.