# Kawasaki Eliminator — Latest News & Updates 2026

> All news, price revisions, and new variant launches for Kawasaki Eliminator.

Source: https://indianautoforum.com/bikes/kawasaki/eliminator/news

2025 Model Launched at Rs 5,76,000
Kawasaki India updated the Eliminator for the 2025 model year, raising the price to Rs 5,76,000 ex-showroom - up Rs 14,000 over the MY24 launch price. The mechanical specification remained unchanged; the update was primarily a model-year refresh with continued availability in a single variant and colour.

Discount Offer (Early 2026)
Kawasaki India announced a Rs 32,000 discount on the Eliminator valid through March 2026, making it temporarily more competitive against the Honda Rebel 500 and the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. Buyers who picked up the bike during this window effectively paid under Rs 5,60,000 ex-showroom.

Honda Rebel 500 Enters the Segment
The biggest shift in the Eliminator's competitive landscape in 2025 was the launch of the Honda Rebel 500 in India. Priced around Rs 5,12,000 ex-showroom, the Rebel brings a 471cc parallel-twin and slightly more power (46.22 PS) to the cruiser segment, along with multiple colour options - directly addressing two of the Eliminator's weaknesses.

MY24 Original India Launch
The Kawasaki Eliminator made its Indian debut in March 2024 as a fully imported CBU middleweight cruiser, priced at Rs 5,62,000. It was the first proper Japanese middleweight cruiser to arrive in India in years, targeting buyers who wanted Kawasaki-quality engineering in a relaxed, low-slung package.

## Updates
- 2026-04: Kawasaki India raised the Eliminator's ex-showroom price from Rs 5,76,000 to Rs 6,16,000 following the rollout of GST 2.0, which increased the effective tax rate on motorcycles above 350cc from 31% to 40% - a Rs 40,000 hike.
- 2026-01: Kawasaki India announced a Rs 32,000 discount on the Eliminator valid through March 2026, temporarily bringing the ex-showroom price down to approximately Rs 5,52,000 for buyers who transacted before March 31, 2026.
- 2025-11: Kawasaki unveiled new colour options for the Eliminator 500 in international markets - Pearl Robotic White for the standard variant and Metallic Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony for the SE trim - though these have not yet been confirmed for the Indian market.
- 2025-01: Kawasaki India launched the 2025 Eliminator at Rs 5,76,000 ex-showroom, a Rs 14,000 increase over the MY24 launch price of Rs 5,62,000, with the mechanical specification remaining unchanged.

Kawasaki India has not confirmed CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly for the Eliminator, which would significantly reduce the on-road price by cutting customs duties. Until that changes, the bike will remain at a price premium over locally assembled rivals. For confirmed updates, check the official Kawasaki India website and announcements from authorised dealerships.

## FAQs

**What are the latest updates for the Kawasaki Eliminator in India?**
The 2025 Kawasaki Eliminator was updated to Rs 5,76,000 ex-showroom, up from Rs 5,62,000 at the MY24 launch in March 2024. Kawasaki India also offered a Rs 32,000 discount through March 2026. The mechanical specification has remained unchanged since launch.

**Is a new variant or colour of the Kawasaki Eliminator expected soon?**
Kawasaki India has not officially announced new variants or additional colours for the Eliminator. However, with the Honda Rebel 500's India launch increasing competitive pressure, additional colours or features may be added in a future model year update.

**Has the Kawasaki Eliminator received any recent price revision?**
Yes. The Eliminator was launched at Rs 5,62,000 (ex-showroom) in March 2024, and the 2025 model was priced at Rs 5,76,000 - a Rs 14,000 increase. A temporary discount of Rs 32,000 was also available through dealers in early 2026.

## More
- [Overview](/bikes/kawasaki/eliminator)
- [Variants & Prices](/bikes/kawasaki/eliminator/variants)