Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Eliminator
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda Rebel 500 and the Kawasaki Eliminator as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda Rebel 500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱400,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,284
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Eliminator
Eliminator 500 variant
- SRP
- ₱366,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,325
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Eliminator is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱366,000, which is ₱34,000 (9%) below the Honda Rebel 500 at ₱400,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Eliminator is estimated at ₱10,325 a month against ₱11,284 for the Rebel 500, a difference of ₱959 a month.
- The Eliminator makes more power (52 PS against 46.2 PS for the Rebel 500).
- The Rebel 500 has the larger engine (471 cc against 451 cc for the Eliminator).
- The Eliminator has the better claimed fuel economy (33.3 km/L against 27 km/L for the Rebel 500).
- The Rebel 500 has the lower seat at 690 mm, 45 mm below the Eliminator, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Rebel 500 is the heavier bike (190 kg against 176 kg for the Eliminator).
- The Eliminator carries more fuel (13 L against 11.2 L for the Rebel 500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda Rebel 500Standard, ₱400,000 | Kawasaki EliminatorEliminator 500, ₱366,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-Valve DOHC parallel twin | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 46.2 PS | 52 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 43.3 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6000 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 27 km/L | 33.3 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed Manual Type | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2206 mm | 2250 mm |
| Width (differs) | 822 mm | 785 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1093 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 690 mm | 735 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 124 mm | 150 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 190 kg | 176 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 11.2 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Showa twin shock | Twin shocks |
| Front brake (differs) | Single 296 mm discs with two piston calipers | Single disc, 310 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm disc with single piston caliper | Single disc, 240 mm, Dual-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 130 / 90 - 16 (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150 / 80 - 16 (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | Negative-LCD Meter | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.