Can-am Spyder F3 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder F3 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Can-am Spyder F3: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 386 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 190 km/h (estimated), 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
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 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
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h (estimated)
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
No
No
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder F3
7.5/10
"Brilliant used buy for the right rider, worthless for everyone else."
Pros
+Bulletproof Rotax 1330 engine
+Exceptional stability in corners
+Low mileage used examples common
Cons
−Not a real motorcycle
−Three tires get expensive
−Transmission fluid often neglected
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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