Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Regal Raptor Chopper 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Regal Raptor Chopper 125. 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. Regal Raptor Chopper 125: 7–8 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated hp, 130–145 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed 95–105 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 4.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Regal Raptor Chopper 125
Horsepower (hp)
12 hp
7 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
139 kg
130 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
12 hp @ 9,500 rpm
7–8 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated
Torque
10 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
9–10 Nm @ 5,500 rpm — estimated
Top Speed
100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions)
95–105 km/h — estimated
Weight
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
130–145 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5–3.0 L/100km (approx. 33–40 km/L) — estimated
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
Regal Raptor Chopper 125
4.5/10
"A budget novelty that rewards low expectations and careful inspection."
Pros
+Genuinely eye-catching chopper styling
+Incredibly cheap purchase price
+Relaxed low-speed town riding
Cons
−Parts sourcing a real headache
−Electrics frequently unreliable
−Motorway speeds genuinely unsafe
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