Harley-davidson Breakout vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Breakout vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Harley-davidson Breakout: 94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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
Harley-davidson Breakout
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp)
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: earlier Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 130 Nm)
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson)
175 km/h
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies by riding conditions)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Breakout
7.2/10
"A stunning pose machine that rewards patient, straight-line riders generously."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Stunning visual street presence
Cons
−Handling is genuinely compromised
−Ground clearance embarrassingly limited
−Heavy steering at low speeds
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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