Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
  Introduction
  Style & Build
  Engine & Transmission
  Performance & Braking
  Fuel Efficiency
  Living with it
  Summing it up
  Technical Specifications
source : Click here for Overdrive Subsription January 2001
  Chassis, Suspension

The engine nestles in a double cradle frame chassis that is rigid and relatively flex free. In any case a cruiser is not going to be subjected to fancy cornering under braking and the like. For intended usage, the chassis setup more than measures up to the task at hand.

Damping at the front is handled by sharply raked-out telescopic forks while the rear makes do with a trailing arm, coaxial hydraulic shock absorbers and coil springs. The suspension setup is tailored to deliver unheard of ride comfort for both rider and pillion. Nary a bump is transmitted to either rider or pillion, that goes a long way in easing the fatigue on long rides.

Handling of the Eliminator, considering the fact that she is a cruiser is very impressive. Firstly it is important for the rider to gel with bike, make the necessary adjustments to the riding position and forget about stuff like shifting weight as in a sport bike. Once adjustments to the riding style have been effected, scraping the footrests is very easy. But remember that there is also a limit as to what she can do. The grippy MRF Zappers go a long way in improving the cornering abilities of the bike.

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