Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117: ~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 303 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice), 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 Softail Breakout 117
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 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
~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice)
175 km/h
Weight
303 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
7.8/10
"A stunning, straight-line bruiser that absolutely earns its keep."
Pros
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
+Enormous usable torque
+Solid long-haul reliability
Cons
−Terrible cornering clearance
−Eats rear tires fast
−Heavy for tight maneuvering
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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