Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which has more power?

Ducati Xdiavel produces 156 hp @ 9,500 rpm; Kawasaki Eliminator 500 produces 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm. Ducati Xdiavel wins by 96 hp.

Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is faster?

Top speed: Ducati Xdiavel 225 km/h, Kawasaki Eliminator 500 175 km/h. Ducati Xdiavel is the faster of the two.

Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is lighter?

Weight: Ducati Xdiavel 236 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 195 kg (wet/curb weight).

Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ducati Xdiavel 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ducati Xdiavel 8.0/10 and Kawasaki Eliminator 500 7.5/10. Ducati Xdiavel scores higher on the overall verdict. Ducati Xdiavel caveat: You hate dealer servicing or hate spending. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 caveat: You need genuine highway touring capability daily.

Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Ducati Xdiavel: 156 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp.

Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ducati Xdiavel: 236 kg, 156 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 195 kg, 60 hp.

Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Ducati Xdiavel: 156 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.