Harley-davidson Low Rider 107 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Low Rider 107 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Harley-davidson Low Rider 107: 86 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 303 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Low Rider 107
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
303 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
303 kg (curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.8 L/100km (approx. 17.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Low Rider 107
7.8/10
"A proper cruiser that actually rides as good as it looks."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Surprisingly competent cornering ability
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Stock seat is genuinely terrible
−Exhaust heat cooks right leg
−Fork seal issues on earlies
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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