Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Harley-davidson Wide Glide: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B, later models; note: earlier Evo-era models produced approx. 55–60 hp) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2010–2017 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimate; varies by year and engine spec), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. 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 Wide Glide
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B, later models; note: earlier Evo-era models produced approx. 55–60 hp)
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B; estimate for later Dyna-era models)
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimate; varies by year and engine spec)
175 km/h
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2010–2017 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.7 L/100km (approx. 15 km/L) — estimate based on typical Twin Cam 96/103 real-world usage
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Wide Glide
7.3/10
"A style-first cruiser that rewards riders who know exactly what they want."
Pros
+Iconic factory custom styling
+Twin Cam bulletproof reliability
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Wallows hard in corners
−Vibration fatigue on highways
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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