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First Ride Review: Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026 — We Spent Five Days on City Streets and Open Highways to See If This Retro Cruiser Can Win Over a New Generation of Riders
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First Ride Review: Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE 2026 — We Spent Five Days on City Streets and Open Highways to See If This Retro Cruiser Can Win Over a New Generation of Riders

We spent five days aboard the 2026 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 SE, threading city traffic and stretching its legs on open highways to find out whether this retro-styled cruiser has the substance to match its style. From its parallel-twin engine to its surprisingly capable chassis, the Eliminator 500 SE makes a compelling case that Kawasaki has cracked the code on beginner-friendly bikes that experienced riders will also want to own. Here's our full verdict.

Bikenrider
May 11, 20261 min read

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