Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Indian Scout. 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. Indian Scout: 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
12 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
139 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
12 hp @ 9,500 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
10 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions)
185 km/h
Weight
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 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) — estimated 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
Indian Scout
8.0/10
"A genuinely compelling used buy if you check the electrics first."
Pros
+Punchy low-end torque
+Head-turning authentic styling
+Bulletproof belt final drive
Cons
−Early charging system gremlins
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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