Kawasaki reveals new colours for Vulcan S, Eliminator 500 cruisers

Kawasaki is not slowing down when it comes to new colour options for its 2026 range, as the Vulcan S and Eliminator 500 models are the latest to benefit.

The Vulcan S receives a new Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Flat Spark Black livery, which has been introduced alongside the standard Metallic Flat Spark Black option.

The Vulcan S features a water-cooled 649cc parallel twin engine that produces 60bhp at 7,500rpm and 46 Ib ft of torque at 6,600rpm, although power can be restricted to 47bhp for A2-license holders.

With the Japanese brand confirming new colour variants as the only changes - as of this writing - it means everything else stays the same for the Vulcan S including its 18-inch front wheel and traditional wide rear 17-inch setup.

The Vulcan S will be available from October, with the new coloured option set to cost £7,399 - £200 more than the Metallic Flat Spark Black edition.

Kawasaki dealers will also display two versions of the recently launched Eliminator 500 in 2026, with those being the standard machine and the SE version. Like the Vulcan S, both Eliminator models comply with EU A2 licensing laws, but maximum power is not the same as its fellow cruiser sibling.

The two Eliminator 500 models produce 45bhp at 9,000rpm and 31.4 Ib ft of torque at 6,000rpm. Wheel size varies ever so slightly compared to the Vulcan S, with a 16-inch hoop found at the rear, while the SE model also boasts a headlamp cowl and a convenient USB-C socket as standard fitment.

In terms of colours, the standard machine will remain available in a Metallic Flat Spark Black colourway, while a new Metallic Imperial Red/Ebony will be offered. For the SE model the new colour for 2026 will be Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony.  

The Eliminator 500 range will be available from January, with the standard model featuring a price of £5,999. The SE version will cost you £6,399.

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