Harley-davidson Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, 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
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
97 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
253 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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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