Honda Rebel 300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. 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 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 300
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
175 km/h
Weight
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 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 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
Top 10 Accessories
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