Honda Rebel 300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125. Honda Rebel 300: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 164 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki Eliminator 125: 12 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 300
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
12 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
10 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
139 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
12 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
10 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 300
7.0/10
"A honest, reliable starter bike that you'll quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Low seat, beginner accessible
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
−Highway riding is genuinely miserable
−Single-cylinder vibration above 65mph
−Previous owner abuse common
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
7.5/10
"A smart, stylish A1-licence learner that knows its limitations."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive cruiser styling
+Confidence-building ergonomics for learners
+Strong Kawasaki reliability record
Cons
−Runs out of puff fast
−Motorway use is painful
−Learner abuse on used examples
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