Indian Scout Bobber vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Scout Bobber vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Indian Scout Bobber: 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Indian Scout Bobber
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
97 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Scout Bobber
7.8/10
"A genuinely cool cruiser that rewards buyers who research carefully."
Pros
+Stunning factory styling
+Strong low-end torque
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Stock seat genuinely terrible
−Heat soak in traffic
−Sparse electronics package
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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