Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 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.

Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Eliminator 500 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom caveat: You prioritize comfort over long touring distances. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 caveat: You need genuine highway touring capability daily.

Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom: 67 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom: 256 kg, 67 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 195 kg, 60 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom produces 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm (later Evolution-era models; note: earlier carbureted versions produced approximately 60 hp); Kawasaki Eliminator 500 produces 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom wins by 7 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 175 km/h.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 256 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 195 kg (wet/curb weight).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom: 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm (later Evolution-era models; note: earlier carbureted versions produced approximately 60 hp) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), 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.