Can-am Spyder F3-s vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder F3-s vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Can-am Spyder F3-s: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 386 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Can-am Spyder F3-s
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
386 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
175 km/h
Weight
386 kg (curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder F3-s
7.5/10
"Flawed but legitimately thrilling machine that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Thunderous triple cylinder engine
+Genuinely confidence-inspiring brakes
+Cornering stability is excellent
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−Belt maintenance costs add up
−Width makes lane filtering impossible
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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