Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. 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. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
12 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
139 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
12 hp @ 9,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely rewarding urban cruiser that rewards patient, style-conscious riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Strong resale value retention
+Gorgeous factory finish quality
Cons
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Suspension undersprung for heavier riders
−No wind protection whatsoever
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