BMW R 12 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R 12 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. BMW R 12: 109 hp hp, 236 kg (520 lbs) weight, top speed ~130 mph (estimated). Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
BMW R 12
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
236 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
109 hp
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm (85.6 lb-ft)
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 mph (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
236 kg (520 lbs)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
7.5/10
"Smart, practical cruiser that punches above its modest price point."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kawasaki parallel twin
+Surprisingly nimble for cruiser
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Highway vibration above 75mph
−Budget non-adjustable suspension
−Cruiser aesthetics feel slightly costume
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