Honda Rebel 1100 Dct vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 1100 Dct vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Honda Rebel 1100 Dct: 87 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 233 kg (curb weight with DCT) weight, top speed 190 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Honda Rebel 1100 Dct
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
233 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,000 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
233 kg (curb weight with DCT)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 1100 Dct
8.0/10
"The most accessible big-twin cruiser that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Torquey twin from idle
+DCT genuinely transforms commuting
+Honda reliability track record
Cons
−Soft suspension limits sporty riding
−DCT adds complexity and cost
−Exhaust scrapes easily when lowered
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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