Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 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 Xl1200x Forty-eight: 253 kg, 66 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 195 kg, 60 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight produces 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model); Kawasaki Eliminator 500 produces 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight wins by 6 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 175 km/h.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 195 kg (wet/curb weight).

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Eliminator 500 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight caveat: You regularly ride highway touring trips. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 caveat: You need genuine highway touring capability daily.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider 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.