Honda Rune 1800 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rune 1800 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Honda Rune 1800: 118 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically limited and not independently verified at higher speeds), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Rune 1800
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
118 hp @ 5,500 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
167 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically limited and not independently verified at higher speeds)
175 km/h
Weight
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
8.5 L/100km (approx. 11.8 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rune 1800
7.5/10
"An extraordinary machine for patient, capable riders who plan obsessively."
Pros
+Jaw-dropping, genuinely unique styling
+Buttery smooth flat-six engine
+Rock-solid highway stability
Cons
−850-pound parking lot terror
−Parts nearly impossible to find
−Chrome maintenance is relentless
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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