Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Honda Rebel 1100: 87 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 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
185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h
Weight
233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 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
8.2/10
"The cruiser that actually rewards riders who like riding."
Pros
+Strong, tractable parallel twin
+DCT option genuinely useful
+Honda reliability track record
Cons
−DCT early software gremlins
−Limited aftermarket support still
−Seat comfort drops after hours
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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