Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. 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. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
12 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
139 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
12 hp @ 9,500 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
10 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions)
170 km/h
Weight
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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