Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Wide Glide produces 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B, later models; note: earlier Evo-era models produced approx. 55–60 hp); Kawasaki Eliminator 500 produces 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm. Harley-davidson Wide Glide wins by 8 hp.

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Wide Glide 175 km/h (estimate; varies by year and engine spec), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 175 km/h.

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Wide Glide 6.7 L/100km (approx. 15 km/L) — estimate based on typical Twin Cam 96/103 real-world usage, 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 Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Wide Glide 7.3/10 and Kawasaki Eliminator 500 7.5/10. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Wide Glide caveat: You ride long distances or twisty roads regularly. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 caveat: You need genuine highway touring capability daily.

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Wide Glide: 68 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp.

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Wide Glide: 317 kg, 68 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 195 kg, 60 hp.

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Q: Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Wide Glide 317 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2010–2017 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 195 kg (wet/curb weight).

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.