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Kawasaki targets Honda with price cuts and added features on cruiser models

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 1
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What happened

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Kawasaki released the Eliminator 500 SE to compete with Honda's Rebel 500 SE. The new model undercuts the Honda bike slightly on price and includes a passenger seat, a feature Honda does not offer on the Rebel 500 SE. The SE trim also adds a compact headlight cowl and a handlebar-mounted USB-C outlet.

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Why it matters

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The competition between Kawasaki and Honda in the metric cruiser market is intensifying. Kawasaki's strategy of lowering prices while adding features puts competitive pressure on Honda's product line.

Kawasaki and Honda are currently offering competitive metric cruiser models.

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Who's involved

  • KawasakiBuilt the Eliminator 500 SE to compete with Honda's Rebel 500 SE.
  • HondaManufacturer of the Rebel 500 SE, which Kawasaki is challenging.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • HondaSpeculative

    Honda could face pressure on sales and revenue due to the price undercut and feature additions.

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